No one you know would go to a mechanic or plumber for medical advice. However, when it comes to the really important aspect of finding solid financial advice, that is exactly what we do. A popular but true scenario is that people end up talking to their golfing buddies, or the friend at the book […]
According to the experts, residential and other forms of property such as retail property and holiday accommodation, can be one of the best investments one can make. But, depending on a number of factors, it can also be one of the worst. The devil is always in the detail and for the average person who […]
Research conducted by the Bureau of Market Research in partnership with Momentum revealed that households working with a financial adviser accumulate investment portfolios 9.5 times larger on average than households without professional guidance. This is a striking testament to the long-term value of financial advice. The findings in the Momentum Group Financial Advice Research Report […]
In a world filled with contradictory advice—where “fortune favours the brave” clashes with “better safe than sorry” Momentum’s new campaign makes one thing clear: when it comes to financial advice, context is everything. Launched on Sunday 6 April, the campaign kicks off with a bold television commercial (TVC) that challenges the idea of universal financial […]
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