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  1. Blog10th Dec 2021

    Is inflation putting the squeeze on your Christmas?

    Christmas is expensive… Fifty years ago, the top-selling toys included a space hopper, an Etch-a-sketch, and clackers! Nowadays, you’re likely to see some more expensive gifts, such as games consoles, or iPhones under the tree – the average family spends... Read more

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  2. Blog29th Nov 2021

    In a new city but part of the same team: a catch-up with Sarah

    Sarah wrote her first blog in 2019 on how she came to find herself working at AAB Wealth. A year later she reflected on how her role had evolved, the challenges she faced with a sudden change in her working... Read more

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  3. Blog23rd Nov 2021

    Taking meaningful steps towards sustainable investing

    Recently, the eyes of the world have been on Scotland. More than 25,000 delegates, including world leaders and environmental campaigners, recently gathered in Glasgow for COP26 – the UN Climate Change Conference. For many, it’s the last chance to agree... Read more

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  4. Blog9th Nov 2021

    AAB Wealth Awarded Prestigious Industry Award

    Anderson Anderson & Brown Wealth Ltd (AAB Wealth), one of Scotland’s leading independent financial planning firms has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Award for Independent Financial Advice. Now in their 19th year, the awards recognise company excellence in the... Read more

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  5. Blog2nd Nov 2021

    Playing the long game: from aspiring golfer to trainee financial planner

    I grew up in Dunecht and so have always been local to the Aberdeen area, which is why when I decided to do a masters degree, Finance and Investment Management at the University of Aberdeen was an obvious choice. Prior... Read more

    By Fintan McKenna

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  6. Blog18th Oct 2021

    Social care reforms: your questions answered

    The government recently announced drastic social care reforms which will result in the amount people in England pay for their own care being capped at £86,000. Any care costs over this figure will be covered by a new ‘health and... Read more

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  7. Blog11th Oct 2021

    How to prepare for university fees

    Is your child heading off to university? Here’s how to help them enjoy their experience without breaking the bank Thousands of freshers are about to get their first taste of financial freedom this month as they start university. That means... Read more

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  8. Blog28th Sep 2021

    My career journey: from tea pots to pension pots

    Travel takes us out of our comfort zone and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but to engage with different people, to embrace adventures... Read more

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  9. Blog21st Sep 2021

    The minimum pension age is rising. How can you make sure you don’t miss out?

    What will the revised normal minimum pension age mean for your planned retirement date? Now’s the time to start planning. Preparing for a ‘cliff edge’ The UK has an ageing population – nearly a quarter of us will be over... Read more

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  10. Blog23rd Aug 2021

    Meet our new Financial Planning Associate, Steven McBurnie

    We are delighted to welcome Steven McBurnie to the firm as part of the Financial Planning team. At AAB Wealth we value every team member and encourage personal development as it benefits the whole team and the clients we look... Read more

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  11. Blog17th Aug 2021

    Whatever you do – do nothing

    This is a proverb from the world of investing, as I will explain, but inspired by the goalkeepers in the recent European Cup Finals. The memory of the England defeat after a penalty shoot-out may still be too raw for... Read more

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  12. Blog14th Jul 2021

    The AAB CommonHealth Games

    As lockdown continues and following on from the announcement the AAB Group has introduced a hybrid working policy, we know it is really important to keep up our team communication and activity – but another zoom quiz is a big... Read more

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