In June 2026, Elon Musk made headlines around the world by becoming the first person in history to reach a net worth of $1 trillion, following the record-breaking stock market debut of SpaceX, with CNBC estimating his net worth at around $1.05 trillion. A historic milestone – the world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk’s trillionaire status …
Insight Financial Associates hosted its annual charity golf day at Barnham Broom, Norfolk, bringing together clients, partners and local businesses to raise money for three inspiring charities. On Thursday 11th June, Insight welcomed 26 teams (104 players) to the prestigious Barnham Broom Hotel in Norwich, for a day of golf, networking and fundraising in support …
Deciding to seek financial advice is an important step towards taking control of your future. Whether you’re planning for retirement, investing for the long term, or simply looking to feel more confident about your finances, the first meeting with an Independent Financial Adviser is where your journey begins. At Insight Financial Associates, we believe good advice starts with understanding …
Introduction May recycled many of the same headlines about the conflict in Iran, but with arguably less financial market noise accompanying it. Perhaps we have become a little numb to White House statements about a peace deal nearing completion and Iran denying it. The UK news cycle moved away from President Trump, and onto Prime …
The new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, announced in the November 2025 Budget, could leave some families with an additional tax bill to settle from an estate under proposals from the government. The government published its consultation on 19 May 2026, setting out some of the potential structure for how the so-called ‘mansion tax’ would …
A new government-backed report has issued a stark warning about the future of retirement in the UK, highlighting a growing gap between what people are saving and what they are likely to need later in life. According to the Pensions Commission’s interim report, around 15 million people in the UK are currently under-saving for retirement, …
The rules around care can feel confusing, and the costs can vary depending on the type of support needed. The good news is that there are options and understanding them early can help you make informed choices in your own time. For some families, this might mean checking what support may be available. For others, …
What April showed us (perhaps unexpectedly) is that financial markets are also capable of extraordinary optimism in the face of genuine uncertainty. The so-called “TACO trade” -shorthand for the belief that Trump always backs down when economic pain becomes acute enough – powered equity indices higher even as the disruption continued. The S&P 500 closed …
Good mental health is influenced by many factors, and financial wellbeing is an important part of that picture. While financial advice is not a substitute for mental health support, feeling informed and empowered about your finances can help reduce one source of stress and support overall wellbeing. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we encourage open …
The Bank of England has held rates again, and while the wider outlook continues to evolve, this is a useful moment to review what it could mean for mortgages, savings and longer-term financial plans. The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held its base rate at 3.75% on 30 April, against a backdrop …
