Eldon’s office will close at 2:00 pm on Tuesday 24th December, reopening on Thursday 2nd January 2025. If you have any urgent questions over this period, please email them to enquiries@eldonfinancial.co.uk and we will make sure that you get a response. We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some but not for Eldon. For the 13th year in a row, we have made the 2024 New Model Adviser Top 100! Citywire’s accolade marks the top 100 advice firms across the UK, recognising outstanding achievements and prominent leaders in the financial planning profession. We are proud to …

On 30th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Statement, the first delivered by a Labour government in 14 years. There has been much speculation in the media as to what may or may not be included in that statement, given tax rises on ‘working people’ have been ruled out. This …

One of our Chartered Financial Planners, Adam, has now completed his Coast-to-Coast walk, raising awareness for Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects 1 in 10,000 individuals. Despite facing inclement weather that included heavy rain and strong winds, Adam pressed on and completed over 120 miles during a six-day period. Adam is grateful for all …

In recent times we have seen a rise of ‘Finfluencers’ on social media, particularly with the younger generation, who are predominantly more active on social media. Finfluencers are social media influencers who offer advice and information on various financial topics. Financial education/literacy is becoming more and more important in an increasingly complex financial world, however, …

Following the end of a tax year, if you have paid either too little or too much income tax, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will provide you with a P800 tax calculation to confirm your position. Previously, if you were due a refund of overpaid tax, a cheque would be issued to you automatically within …

This week, we would like to take the opportunity to highlight the 1407(Newton Aycliffe) Air Cadets, a group close to home who aim to ready the next generation for the world of work. The Newton Aycliffe Squadron endeavours to promote leadership, teamwork and citizenship skills among young people aged 13 to 17, alongside a practical …

WizeUp Financial Education Recently, paraplanner Natasha had the privilege of attending one of WizeUp’s impactful visits at Framwellgate School Durham. The sessions throughout the day catered to both Sixth Form students and Year 10 pupils, offering them invaluable insights into personal finance management. The engaging workshop covered essential topics such as savings, budgeting, flat sharing, …

As we welcome summer, the weather seems to be playing tricks on us. The recent spell of cold and wet days has left us all wondering if we skipped right past the sunny season. Despite the lack of summer warmth, we are thrilled to share some wonderful news and updates from Eldon. Find out more …

There has recently been an influx of convincing scams circulating the UK and with the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continuously progressing, so are the methods fraudsters use. It is important to stay alert and take preventative measures to help avoid these scams. What can you do to avoid a scam? Treat all unexpected communications …