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Rowley Turton in the press

As recognised personal finance experts, we’re regularly asked to contribute to the national and trade media on financial planning and private wealth management matters.

You can read the articles our planners have written, or been featured in, below.

Please note that you should not take anything quoted in the press from Rowley Turton as being individual advice. Press comments are for general guidance and you should obtain your own professional advice before acting on anything we may have said in the press.

If you are the press or a journalist and would like to contact us, please email scott@rowleyturton.com or call Scott Gallacher, Director and Chartered Financial Planner, on 07507 964 422.

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Scott Gallacher warns eBay and Etsy sellers to keep records to avoid issues with the taxman

25/06/2025

Leicester adviser gives his tips for achieving a comfortable retirement

03/06/2025

Scott Gallacher comments on what the court ruling on Trump's tariffs means for investors

29/05/2025

Leicester adviser tells savers to 'shop around' to get the best rates to protect against higher inflation.

21/05/2025

Scott Gallacher warns construction figures worrying for the government's 1.5m homes pledge

15/05/2025

Scott Gallacher says latest growth figures are a welcome boost for the Chancellor

15/05/2025

In answer to calls for a mid-retirement MOT, Rowley Turton explain how their clients get annual reviews throughout their retirement

14/05/2025

Leicester adviser warns Trump's deal with China may mean gold starts to lose it's lustre.

13/05/2025

Scott Gallacher says slashing cash isa allowance would be a terribly idea.

12/05/2025

Rowley Turton director explains our clients understand investment risks and are able to sit tight during the current market volatility with their well diversified investment portfolios

30/04/2025

Leicester adviser likens smoothed investment funds to a frog in a box

29/04/2025

Leicester adviser warns about the risks of upselling life assurance

23/04/2025

Scott Gallacher comments on Eurozone investments

22/04/2025

Scott Gallacher advises planning for market dips, delaying large withdrawals if possible, and reconsidering annuities for more secure retirement income.

17/04/2025

Leicester adviser says market falls due to Trump's tariffs might be an investment opportunity for pension savers

07/04/2025

Scott Gallacher discusses whether or not Trump's tariffs will impact the price of a new iPhone.

07/04/2025

Leicester advisers warns against Aegon's new pension investment approach.

02/04/2025

Leicester financial adviser says diversification is key given today's volatile markets.

02/04/2025

Cutting Cash ISA allowance would be a terrible idea says Leicester adviser.

01/04/2025

Scott Gallacher says call to cut Cash ISA allowance is a terrible idea

31/03/2025

Leicester advisers gives his tips for boosting your pension to help you retire

24/03/2025

Leicester financial adviser questions whether the Omaze dream home draws could turn into a nightmare for winners

15/03/2025

Martin Stanley helps an Investors Chronicle reader with their investment income strategy.

28/02/2025

Leicester adviser warns cutting Cash ISA allowances risks pushing cautious savers into investments.

26/02/2025

Looking to invest in 2025? Scott Gallacher says that the value of independent financial advice, especially when it comes to retirement, inheritances and windfalls, is about more than just investment.

22/02/2025

Scott Gallacher explains how winning professional awards, and being quoted in the press, has helped Rowley Turton attract new clients.

20/02/2025

Leicester adviser warns UK economy looks shaky and investors may wish to reconsider their UK allocation.

20/02/2025

Scott Gallacher explains how he came to join Rowley Turton and why rehiring former employees has been one of their best business decisions.

19/02/2025

Scott Gallacher of Rowley Turton featured in FTAdviser discussing the sudden disappearance of Google reviews for financial advisers.

11/02/2025

Scott Gallacher of Leicester-based financial advisers Rowley Turton featured in Sky News Money Blog on 'vanishing' Google reviews.

10/02/2025

Leicester adviser argues UK needs a real economic strategy

10/02/2025

Retiring to Spain will lose its appeal under a proposed 100% property tax, warns Scott Gallacher.

14/01/2025

Scott Gallacher says checking your Direct Debits could save you £100 per month.

06/01/2025

Leicester adviser tells how he saved £100 by checking his bank statements.

02/01/2025

Scott Gallacher explains that living within your means is key to good financial health

31/12/2024

Leicester adviser explains how strong wage growth may lead to higher interest rates.

17/12/2024

Rowley Turton's Martin Stanley explains how the Personal Savings Allowance (PSA) works.

16/10/2024

Scott Gallacher discusses funds that might offset the impact of a tech market crash.

23/09/2024

Scott Gallacher Warns Against Costly 'Property Investment' Seminars: A Risky Trap for Investors

15/09/2024

Martin Stanley comments on the CGT position for those inheriting shares

04/09/2024

Scott Gallacher says Brits are using Equity Release to fund hip and knee replacements.

02/09/2024

Rowley Turton director explains his three stage approach for using pensions to save clients Inheritance Tax (IHT)

22/08/2024

University Fees - Rowley Turton director, Scott Gallacher, comments on the issues students and their parents face

13/08/2024

Equity Release - Scott Gallacher explains how, rather than waiting for the NHS, people are releasing money from their homes to pay for hip or knee replacements.

26/07/2024

Martin Stanley comments on how a reader can use their pensions and other assets to retire at 60

26/07/2024

Scott Gallacher observes that due to NHS delays, many are using equity release to pay for hip and knee replacements.

25/07/2024

Martin Stanley hails the success of ISAs in cutting your tax bill.

24/07/2024

Pension Drawdown - Scott Gallacher comments on how you might use Drawdown as part of your retirement planning

26/06/2024

Rowley Turton says that hybrid, and remote working, are key to attracting and retaining employees.

13/06/2024

Rowley Turton adviser Scott Gallacher comments on sustainable investments

30/05/2024

Scott Gallacher comments on what a Labour government might mean for investors.

23/05/2024

Leicester financial adviser comments on how retirees should start investing

15/05/2024

Scott casts his professional eye over a DIY investor's financial position

22/03/2024

Leicester adviser, Scott Gallacher, comments on income funds for your ISA

20/03/2024

Capital Growth funds - Leicester adviser highlights a couple of lower cost options.

12/03/2024

Scott Gallacher comments whether you should choose a Cash ISA or an Investment ISA

11/03/2024

Gifting your home to your family - Leicester adviser comments on the pros and cons.

28/02/2024

Leicester advisers comments on how to achieve a comfortable retirement.

21/02/2024

Scott Gallacher comments on using Buy-to-Let in retirement

21/02/2024

Leicester Adviser warns renters could face a bleak retirement.

10/01/2024

Scott Gallacher gives some ideas for investing in face of a UK recession

10/01/2024

With rising interest rates, Leicester financial adviser Scott Gallacher comments on the merits of equities vs bonds for income investors.

06/11/2023

Short Term Bonds - Leicester Financial Adviser gives his thoughts

23/10/2023

Leicester adviser's thoughts on what parents can do if university doesn't work out for their children

13/10/2023

Zombie Account Concerns Highlighted by Scott Gallacher for Savers

07/08/2023

Rowley Turton director tells how he helped one saver gain £18,000 a year in interest

07/08/2023

Leicester financial advisers warns savers are missing out on millions in lost interest due to 'zombie' accounts.

07/08/2023

Scott Gallacher gives his thoughts on helping your children with their university costs.

06/08/2023

Leicester financial adviser says it's important to not ignore valuation when constructing investment portfolios.

30/06/2023

Leicester adviser warns that the current Cost of Living crisis risks trapping Generation Z in retirement poverty.

28/06/2023

Scott Gallacher discussed whether or not home improvements are an investment

12/06/2023

Leicester adviser warns investors to be careful about too-good-to-be true stories

04/06/2023

Scott Gallachers argues that financial help for pensioners should be needs targeted.

03/06/2023

Scott Gallacher says our clients would welcome the scrapping of Inheritance Tax.

01/06/2023

Leicester IFA says that responsible investing is here to stay

04/05/2023

Leicester adviser gives his thoughts on the increased popularity of business relief (BR) for inheritance tax planning (IHT).

28/04/2023

Leicester financial adviser gives his opinion on a Investors' Chronicle reader's finances. And ends with what is perhaps one of the 'secrets' of great financial planning, i.e. to enjoy your money, as life is not a dress rehearsal.

21/04/2023

Scott Gallacher comments on paying into pensions for children or grandchildren.

11/04/2023

Leicester financial planner expresses concern about the sale of Aegon's protection business to Royal London, citing potential negative impacts such as reduced competition, fewer options for consumers, higher costs, and decreased innovation in product design and features.

05/04/2023

Rowley Turton director argues that the Bank of England's interest rate policy isn't working

23/03/2023

Leicester financial adviser warns interest rate rises risk killing UK businesses and hurting consumers

23/03/2023

Scott Gallacher says higher earners with Death in Service schemes may be the biggest beneficiaries from the removal of the LTA

23/03/2023

Following the removal of the Lifetime Allowance, Leicester adviser Scott Gallacher, says that financial advisers' help will be crucial for those with large pensions.

23/03/2023

Leicester Adviser, Scott Gallacher, warns of the dangers of investment apps and obsessing on the value of your portfolio.

17/03/2023

Rowley Turton director encourages investors to focus on the long-term and avoid too many changes to their portfolio.

16/03/2023

For International Womens Day Scott Gallacher was asked to give a male adviser's perspective, in addition to several female adviser's views, on how to attract more women to the financial advice industry.

08/03/2023

Leicester advisers Rowley Turton caution other firms about increasing fees as it may 'backfire'.

07/03/2023

Martin Stanley, Chartered Financial Planner, suggests caution when it comes to using VCTs and EISs just for the tax advantages.

28/02/2023

Leicester advisers, Rowley Turton explain why online reviews are crucial to them attracting new clients

22/02/2023

Scott Gallacher, director of leicester-based financial advisers, says that ONS report highlights the link between financial issues and mental health.

22/02/2023

Scott Gallacher, Leicester based independent financial adviser, questions what impact rising annuity rates will have on the retirement planning environment.

07/02/2023

Leicester adviser argues the Bank of England should stop clobbering consumers with rate rises

02/02/2023

Leicestershire adviser questions the use of a serial killer to advertise life assurance

25/01/2023

Leicester financial adviser warns that the cost of living crisis is already causing some people to delay their retirement

12/01/2023

Scott Gallacher, of Leicester based Rowley Turton, suggests the UK stock market offers good value.

28/11/2022

Leicester based Chartered Financial Planner explains why trust is so important in financial planning

07/11/2022

Leicestershire financial adviser highlights Inheritance Tax as a key issue facing this unmarried couple.

04/11/2022

Leicester adviser argues that the 60% tax trap at the £100,000 income level is a bigger issue than the 45% Additional Rate

26/09/2022

Scott Gallacher questions whether or not the budget really gives most people a tax cut

23/09/2022

Leicester based Chartered Financial Planner calls the budget aggressive and hopes the Chancellor's gamble comes off.

23/09/2022

Scott Gallacher from Leicestershire financial advisers Rowley Turton argues that the Scottish rent freeze will force some buy-to-let landlords out of the market.

14/09/2022

Scott Gallacher gives his thoughts on Emerging Market investment.

13/09/2022

Scott Gallacher explains that staff costs are an even bigger concern to advisers than energy prices.

09/09/2022

Scott Gallacher quoted in the Daily Express on the energy cap

09/09/2022

Scott Gallacher questions will pick up the tab for the Government's energy bill cap.

08/09/2022

Scott Gallacher quoted in IFA Magazine on Liz Truss's energy price cap.

08/09/2022

Scott Gallacher says that 'Complete honesty' is the key to successful retirement planning. Financial planning requires a trusted adviser and a trusting client.

22/08/2022

Scott Gallacher explains why high inflation might mean home buyers returning to the days of the 70s and 80s..

17/08/2022

Director Scott Gallacher explains why, despite higher interest rates, savers are no better off due to today's high inflation.

17/08/2022

As inflation hits over 10%, Scott Gallacher explains to the Daily Express how despite interest rates rising savers are arguably no better off because their 'real' rate of interest is at its lowest for years.

17/08/2022

Read director Scott Gallacher's comments on Crypto and the potential Capital Gains Tax (CGT) issues in this Professional Adviser article.

15/08/2022

With the banks accused of failing to pass on interest rate rises to savers, Scott Gallacher argues that their business model is built on treating customers unfairly.

05/08/2022

Scott Gallacher explains how helping clients with life transitions such as death, divorce, inheritance, business sale, etc are a key part of his job.

05/08/2022

Director Scott Gallacher quoted in IFA Magazine commenting on the latest ONS data on Occupational Pension schemes.

23/06/2022

Director Scott Gallacher says that the recent rate rises are "a kick in the teeth" for borrowers.

18/06/2022

Director Scott Gallacher explains the additional risks that synthetic ETFs carry.

17/06/2022

Scott Gallacher warns that, with the cost of living crisis, further interest rate rises could push many people with variable-rate mortgages to the brink.

16/06/2022

Scott Gallacher gives his tips for getting better deal on your TV and media contracts.

11/06/2022

Scott Gallacher explains why the housing market might be one winner from today's high inflation.

27/05/2022

Scott Gallacher gives his thoughts on the UK's gender pension gap.

09/05/2022

When looking for ISA funds, Scott Gallacher explains how low-cost multi-index funds offer something for everyone.

30/03/2022

Martin Stanley says you need to keep an eye on your pension, especially during market falls, otherwise you risk eroding your pension pot.

27/03/2022

Scott Gallacher says that investors need to hold their nerve.

04/03/2022

Ukraine - Scott Gallacher argues investors need to keep a long-term forcus

24/02/2022

Whilst cash offers certainty, this is not the same as being safe. With today’s high inflation is eroding the real value of people's savings, Scott Gallacher argues people need to consider investing.

18/02/2022

Scott Gallacher quoted in the Metro questioning the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates.

03/02/2022

Rowley Turton director Scott Gallacher quoted in the Daily Mail on rising energy bills and arguing that the government should delay the planned National Insurance rise to help people.

03/02/2022

Rowley Turton director Scott Gallacher quoted in the press arguing that the government should delay the planned National Insurance increase. This is to avoid burdening people and threatening the UK's recovery.

22/01/2022

Scott Gallacher argues increasing interest rates won't help to contain rising inflation.

19/01/2022

Scott Gallacher explains why people might be wise to build up an emergency fund to protect themselves from Omicron uncertainty in 2022

29/12/2021

Scott Gallacher believes that a well-diversified portfolio is the best option for 2022

22/12/2021

As Prince Harry suggests people shouldn't be afraid to quit their jobs, Scott Gallacher argues you need a 'stuff it' fund to give you that option.

08/12/2021

Rowley Turton director Scott Gallacher quoted in The Sunday Times welcoming rising annuity rates.

14/11/2021

Scott Gallacher explains why freelancers should have a pension and regular review this, to help them have a comfortable retirement.

12/11/2021

Scott Gallacher highlights the need for 'Income Protection' insurance to protect yourself and your family should you be unable to work due to ill-health

20/10/2021

Scott Gallacher explains why he thinks increasing interest rates is unlikely to help control inflation.

20/10/2021

Scott Gallacher argues the government needs to build more houses

14/10/2021

Scott Gallacher says an interest rate rise is unlikely to reduce inflation and could be disastrous for borrowers.

14/10/2021

Scott Gallacher questions whether the tax advantages on EIS funds are enough to make them a good investment.

06/10/2021

Scott Gallacher explains whilst higher wages might solve the labour shortage for an individual firm it can't solve the problem for the entire country.

04/10/2021

Scott Gallacher worries the UK economy will experience a huge shock when the furlough scheme ends. This is because the people currently furloughed may be in other sectors with different skills from the current job vacancies.

27/09/2021

Our director Scott Gallacher warns that scammers are getting increasingly bolder on social media sites and reminds you to be cautious about sharing too much personal data online.

23/09/2021

Scott Gallacher warns that sharing too much personal information puts you at risk of being scammed. Scott's segment starts at 2hr31mins.

15/09/2021

Scott Gallacher reminds us that successful people can fall victim to scams

14/09/2021

Although older workers are exiting the workplace early, Scott Gallacher explains why he thinks we need to save more and retire later

09/09/2021

Scott Gallacher says that the government’s National Insurance and Dividend Tax rise is the wrong policy at the wrong time

07/09/2021

Scott Gallacher says that people need to consider the impact that paying school fees may have on their own retirement plans.

05/09/2021

Scott Gallacher says working longer from home, perhaps on a part-time basis, past your intended retirement age could help many to achieve a comfortable retirement.

04/09/2021

Faced with rising school fees, Scott Gallacher suggests parents need to consider how funding the cost of private education may impact their retirement plans

15/08/2021

Scott Gallacher argues that the FCA, as well as pushing Pension Wise, should be doing more to promote the value of financial advice to those looking to draw their pensions.

05/10/2021

Martin Stanley explains how ethical, ESG, and socially responsible investment has become an important part of our advice

28/07/2021

Scott suggests how you might invest any money you've saved during lockdown

23/05/2021

Scott Gallacher gives his thoughts on the Chancellor's new East Midland's Freeport

04/03/2021

Scott Gallacher explains how Coronavirus is making obtaining life assurance more difficult for older people

15/02/2021

Scott Gallacher explains how ISAs can offer additional tax advantages such as helping you hold on to your Child Benefit

08/02/2021

Scott Gallacher explains how he helps parents understand how much they can afford to gift to their children by using cashflow planning to show the impact on their own financial position

10/12/2020

We explain why a well-diversified portfolio should protect you against a Coronavirus debt led inflation bubble

06/11/2020

Scott Gallacher says talking to your partner is crucial to avoid financial arguments

02/11/2020

Scott Gallacher concerned that Trump's Presidency may end as a 'wounded tiger'

23/10/2020

Scott Gallacher explains why business owners should aim for 'financial independence'

14/10/2020

Scott Gallacher highlights the Inheritance Tax advantages of being married

01/10/2020

Gallacher explains how understanding the risk your portfolio is taking can help you avoid rash decisions when markets turn.

21/08/2020

Scott Gallacher explains why he fears an increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

16/07/2020

Scott Gallacher raises awareness of Ectodermal Dysplasia

18/06/2020

Rowley Turton Director, Scott Gallacher, suggests ways to use stock market falls to your advantage

15/05/2020

Scott Gallacher comments on ethical investment

07/02/2020

Scott Gallacher explains why advisers are reluctant to use investment trusts

04/02/2020

Scott Gallacher explains why you need to be careful when looking at peer-to-peer lending

19/08/2019

Scott Gallacher says retirees are losing out by not realising the value of financial advice

29/03/2019

Scott Gallacher was asked what you need to know about the Marriage Allowance. Here's what he had to say.

13/02/2019

Scott Gallacher helps answer a reader's question on the best form of retirement income; a pension or an ISA?

11/10/2016

Scott Gallacher helps answer the question of why more of us aren't making use of the tax breaks available to us.

10/02/2016

Scott Gallacher helps readers understand how they can reduce their Inheritance Tax bill

24/10/2014

Rowley Turton's Scott Gallacher answers a 'This is Money' reader's question on why her annuity income has dropped substantially.

14/08/2013

Scott Gallacher helps one reader plan for a financially secure future following separation.

22/06/2013

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