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  1. Blog2nd Apr 2022

    FAQs about Financial Planning

    How long does the Financial Planning process take? The time taken will vary depending on matters such as third-party requests (such as requesting information from pension providers) and your availability to go through the various meetings/information gathering processes. Typically, three... Read more

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  2. Blog28th Mar 2022

    Uncertainty abounds – it always does.

    Today, it certainly feels like the world is in a very uncertain place. Authoritarian states are flexing their muscles, with Russia violating Ukraine’s sovereignty and China’s ongoing subjugation of Hong Kong with the new National Security Law alongside its apparent... Read more

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  3. Blog28th Mar 2022

    Bonds – between a rock and a hard place

    Sometimes as an investor we come face to face with a stark reality. Today, that is the case with the bonds held in portfolios. By and large, most long-term investors own bonds because they do not have the emotional or... Read more

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  4. Blog16th Mar 2022

    Kirsty’s career journey: from hospitality to Client Service Support

    My student years at RGU I grew up in a very small village called Fintry, near Stirling. I originally went to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen to study Events Management but switched to International Business Management (IBM) in my second... Read more

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  5. Blog14th Mar 2022

    ESG is here to stay. Here’s how we’re planning for it

    It’s increasingly difficult to ignore that where we put our money has a direct impact on the world around us. How a firm uses (or abuses) the environment, how it treats its employees, whether it’s managed well, or cuts corners.... Read more

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  6. Blog9th Feb 2022

    How to keep your investments flexible in a new era of investing

    Hello to a new generation of investors This time last year the investing world was in a frenzy over GameStop. For a brief time, shares in the struggling video game retailer soared. Its market capitalisation (the total value of all... Read more

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  7. Blog26th Jan 2022

    Welcome back Claire Marston

    At AAB Wealth we recognise and support that our team members have their own goals and aspirations, which is why we are delighted to welcome Claire Marston back to the AAB Wealth team. Claire decided to scratch her itch and... Read more

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  8. Blog24th Jan 2022

    8 things to look for in a good financial adviser

    Have you heard of the term ‘overchoice’ or ‘choice overload’? It’s when people have a difficult time making a decision because they’re faced with many options. The term was first introduced by Alvin Toffler in his 1970 book, Future Shock.... Read more

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  9. Blog20th Dec 2021

    A round up of 2021

    What a year! Although it’s been a challenging year, we’ve been keeping busy at AAB Wealth. 2021 marked our 10-year anniversary. In the spirit of celebration and to end the year, we’ve looked back at some of the amazing achievements... Read more

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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