Lisa Inkpen

Spend wisely and save smartly

June can be one of the best months of the year with summer well and truly on the way. But with all those holidays, weddings, anniversaries, and other spending, it can also be one of the most expensive too.

While you should be focusing on the present, it’s also important to be aware of how major outlays now can have a significant impact on your financial security in later life. A cashflow model can give you a clear picture of the consequences your spending and saving can have on your future.

It’s also good to know about the ways you can use your tax-free allowances wisely on certain expenditures. For example, your gifting allowances can let you pass on up to £3,000 a year to your loved ones without it being added to the value of your estate.*

Together, we can make a plan to help you live your life to the full now, while still having the retirement you want later on.

Click on the contact me today button at the top of my profile to discuss how I can help you.

*Source: HMRC 

I’m a financial adviser based in Coventry, offering financial planning across the West Midlands. My goal is to make advice accessible and put clients at the heart of everything I do. I work with individuals, families, business owners, and the self-employed, helping them achieve their goals through a personal, first-class service with the aim of maximising opportunities in a tax-efficient way.

I specialise in investing, pension planning (pre- and post-retirement), protection, inheritance tax, and succession planning. With my experience, I aim to instil confidence and peace of mind so clients can enjoy life without financial worry. As a former teacher, I have expertise in helping teachers, police officers, and NHS professionals navigate defined benefit pensions.

Outside of work, I’m a busy mum of two teenage daughters and enjoy outdoor exercise like running and walking.