Craig Parkinson Independent Financial Adviser

02/11/2026

30/10/2026

Some of the work I have helped on this week…

Another busy week, with plenty of variety in the financial advice I’ve been providing.

🏡 Mortgages – Reviewing remortgage options, helping clients plan for future house moves and ensuring flexibility where larger mortgage repayments are expected.

📈 Investments – Completing annual investment reviews, looking at portfolio performance and making sure investment strategies remain aligned with clients’ objectives.

🏖️ Retirement Planning – Working through cashflow forecasts to help clients understand when they can realistically retire and what their finances could look like over the years ahead.

🛡️ Protection – Reviewing existing life insurance and critical illness policies, ensuring families have appropriate cover in place as their circumstances change.

💷 Pensions – Helping business owners make better use of pension contributions and available tax allowances to build towards their retirement.

A real mix of circumstances, but ultimately the same objective – helping people make informed decisions about their financial future.

Have a great weekend!

27/10/2026

Now that is some review!

Tel: 07841 829101
Email: [email protected]
www.mycontinuum.co.uk

23/10/2026

Probably not your first choice of conversation for date night… 😊

But when did you last sit down together and talk about money beyond this month’s bills?

When you’d like to retire, what you’re saving towards and how you’d manage if one income stopped are all worth talking through.

Our latest article covers five useful conversations for couples. Something to have a read through over a cuppa ☕

Financial planning for couples starts with honest conversations. Explore five key topics to help you plan your finances and future together.

09/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸… 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥&𝗥! 🏎️☀️

A slightly different Friday update this week!

The desk has been swapped for Singapore, some sunshine, a few drinks and a weekend watching the Formula 1! 🏁🍻

It’s been great to switch off from work, enjoy some downtime and make the most of being somewhere a little different.

No mortgages, pensions or investments to report on this week, and none next week either!

For now, the plan is simple: relax, be merry and enjoy the Singapore Grand Prix!

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

30/09/2026

Really pleased to share my new flyer 😊

Lewes and the surrounding areas are close to my heart, and I’m excited to keep building my business here and help as many local people as possible.

Whether you’ve got pensions you’ve lost track of, retirement on your mind, a mortgage to sort or savings you’re unsure what to do with, I’m always happy to talk things through. The same goes for making sure your family is financially protected.

You don’t need to know all the answers or have everything organised before getting in touch. We can start with a coffee, a chat and whatever’s on your mind. No jargon, no pressure.

If that sounds useful for you, or someone you know, please feel free to drop me a message. A share would also be much appreciated to help me reach a few more local faces!

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📞 07841 829101

25/09/2026

Could I retire earlier? Could I afford to work a little less? Will my money last?

These are the questions that cash flow modelling can help explore, bringing your pensions, savings and spending together to show what retirement could look like.

I find that seeing the numbers mapped out can make those decisions feel much clearer. It’s a projection, with assumptions we need to revisit, but a useful starting point.

This article explains how it works 👇

https://mycontinuum.co.uk/how-cash-flow-modelling-can-help-you-plan-for-retir

Cash flow modelling can help you understand your retirement income, spending and options, so you can make more informed financial decisions.

21/09/2026

Having savings to fall back on is reassuring. But money sitting in cash for years can lose buying power if interest doesn’t keep up with rising prices.

I’m sharing this article on finding a balance between accessible savings and investing for the future, whether that’s retirement, helping family or simply having more choices further down the line.

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15/09/2026

Pensions are easy to put on the “I’ll look at it later” list. A big part of my work is helping people understand what they have and what that could mean for their retirement.

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Mobile: 07841 829101

11/09/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆

A busy couple of weeks meant last Friday’s update slipped through the net! Here’s a little of what I’ve been working on:

💷 Structuring a couple’s retirement income around a £5,000 monthly target, while keeping the option of an annuity open for later.

🌱 Reviewing pension allowances for a senior executive changing roles, factoring in a substantial joining bonus and unused allowances from previous years.

📈 Considering the timing of investment bond withdrawals and how inherited investments and trusts fit into a client’s wider income and estate planning.

🛡️ Reviewing life cover and income protection to protect family income and cover substantial mortgage commitments.

🏡 Arranging borrowing for a higher value property move, combining an existing mortgage with additional lending for the new home.

If any of these are things you’re considering, you’re welcome to get in touch. Always happy to have a chat.

Have a lovely weekend!

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07841 829101