Harry Milne has rounded off his first month as a Partick Thistle player by securing plenty of supporter votes to scoop the first McCrea Financial Services Player of the Month award. Read what Harry had to say after winning his first Player of the Month award here:
Having recently announced Common Wheel as our charity partner for the year, McCrea Managing Director Douglas McCrea gets ready for his Annual Charity Walk to raise funds for this great cause. Read on for more details about the walk, how you can keep up to date with how Douglas is getting on, and how you can donate to help raise funds for a great charity.
A near-perfect start to the season saw The Jags top their Premier Spots Cup group to move into the last 16, which was followed an entertaining opening day league win at Dens Park. Now is the time to vote for your Partick Thistle Player of the Month for July.
Homeowners over the age of 50 are being urged to act now to protect themselves from increasing mortgage costs, with rising inflation having an impact on the average Standard Variable Rate. Find out how you can ensure you don't pay more than you have to for your mortgage here:
With the cost of living rising and inflation reaching a 40 year high in May 2022, many people approaching retirement are asking themselves if they can afford to stop working on their preferred timetable. Find out how you can answer this question by reading on:
It's never too early to start planning for the next tax year - in fact, we highly recommend that you start planning now. Find out about why it helps to start planning as soon as possible for the tax year end in our latest blog here.
More than £1.1bn of inheritance tax was paid to the HMRC in just two months new figures have revealed, with rising inflation and house prices meaning more and more families are liable to pay the tax, often unexpectedly. Find out how careful estate planning can help you reduce inheritance tax bills:
McCrea Financial Services are delighted to announce that our recognition for the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum award has been extended - the highest standard of recognition in people management that any company can hope to achieve. Read on to find out why we were awarded this and what it means to the company.
Improvements in healthcare, sanitation, workplace safety and housing have helped to boost the average UK life expectancy. Combined with changing attitudes to age and ageing, some suggest that for those who enjoy good physical and financial health, ‘60 is the new 40.’ Find out how to make to plan to support the lifestyle that you want to in your later years.
The Bank of England has raised the interest rate to 1.25% - the fifth consecutive increase since November 2021 as it continues to move against surging inflation. Find out more on how this may affect your current mortgage deal here:
