In the press

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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Director Scott Gallacher suggests the UK stock market offers good value.

28/11/2022

Scott Gallacher explains why trust is so important in financial planning

07/11/2022

Director Scott Gallacher highlights Inheritance Tax as a key issue facing this unmarried couple.

04/11/2022

Scott Gallacher 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

Director Scott Gallacher calls the budget aggressive and hopes the Chancellor's gamble comes off.

23/09/2022

Scott Gallacher 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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