There is now mounting empirical evidence that financial advice can provide significant benefits for people of all ages and backgrounds. While many individuals may believe that they can manage their finances on their own, research now shows that those…
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Welcome to the NorthStar Blog. The place for the latest news, information and opinion from the NorthStar team helping you stay on top of what's going on in the world of finance.Can You Solve the Riddle of the Fishing Rods?
Three fishermen, three rods, three price tags, but only one answer. Go on, take the bait. *Ding*. The bell rings above the door of Hartley’s Fly Fishing Supplies. Three men enter, all equally determined to win this year’s Lower Kimbleton angling tour…
What’s the Value of Financial Advice? About £40,000 According to New Research
New research has added further weight to the growing evidence that taking professional financial advice leaves people significantly better off over the long-term. The research by the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC-UK), supported by Royal Lo…
Is Financial Planning Really Worth the Cost?
Today, more than ever, most people demand good value from the products and services they buy. As a society, we’re now used to comparing prices and seeking out reviews before we buy anything to ensure we get the very best product at the very best price.…
Awards, Accreditations & Trade Associations
NorthStar is proud to be a member of the leading financial planning trade associations. Through a continued commitment to work to the highest professional standards and deliver real value to all clients, our work has been rewarded with a number of awards and professional accreditations.