Dennehy Wealth

14/05/2026

Can you retire with £130,000 in your pension?

We were back on the Pension Crisis Coach column this week. It's always great to read people's questions and to provide some reassuring and honest thoughts in return - and Dennehy Wealth's Gus Lart did just that in this week's column.

Financial planning can create a great deal of anxiety for many people, and understandably so. But there is no concern that cannot be addressed when speaking with one of our Chartered Financial Planners.

"I am 51 with only £130,000 in a pension. Can my £100,000 salary help me retire early?"

A reader wants to know if she can retire early – even though her pension pot is still relatively small

01/05/2026

In the summer of 1989, Mr Shin was six months from retirement...

35 years with the same company in Osaka. £500,000 saved and the Nikkei had risen over 300% in the previous decade. Everyone owned shares and everything felt solid.

His attitude to risk questionnaire said medium.

What happened next is one of the most important stories in investing, not because it's dramatic, though it is, but because some of the most experienced investors alive today think the US market in 2026 looks uncomfortably like Japan did then.

We wrote about Mr Shin and what it means for investors right now. Worth a read - link in comments below ⬇️

25/03/2026

"Can I retire seven years before my state pension kicks in?"
In the latest Pension Crisis Coach by the iPaper, Ruairi Dennehy FPFS provides food for thought to help guide James ahead of his future retirement.

As a firm of Chartered Financial Planners, these are the questions that we get asked every single week. The answer is different for everyone, which is why it is so important to receive advice that is tailored to you and your circumstances.

A reader wants to know if he has enough across his pension and investments to retire at 60

29/01/2026

❗ Lifetime ISA rules are changing. This could impact the way you are saving for your retirement ❗

It has always been a product that has received mixed reviews in its time, but where should savers turn to boost their pension savings now that the Lifetime ISA can't be used for retirement purposes?

In the latest from The i Paper, Ruairi Dennehy FPFS comments on where he would encourage savers to look next. Full article here:

With a LISA no longer set to be available for retirement saving, experts say now is a good time to check your pension balance and review how much you’re contributing

09/01/2026

Delighted we were able to help Veterans With Dogs as the winner of our client's Christmas Charity Draw. What brilliant work they do 🐾💙

Huge thanks to all at Dennehy Wealth for their Christmas fundraising and brilliant donation to Veterans With Dogs. Your support will have a big impact in helping us support veterans through the power of the human-canine connection. Thank you.

05/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Why not take this opportunity to focus on your financial health in the year ahead? Our job is to guide you through life's financial hurdles, each step of the way.

Book a free chat with us today and learn more about how we can help you 👉 https://dennehywealth.co.uk/contact-us/book-a-consultation/

05/12/2025

What is the future of the S&P 500?

For years, the S&P has been the default home for passive capital. But as Dennehy Wealth's Joe Richardson argues in this week's piece for Trustnet, the index has morphed into something far riskier than many realise.

One key issue? A self-reinforcing loop where big stocks go up... ETF money buys more... they go further up.

As Joe puts it: "Owning the S&P is not owning the US economy, it's owning a handful of the big tech companies."

As an investor, "benchmarking yourself to the S&P is borderline pointless unless you want to be judged against the performance of seven mega-caps you might not want to own.”

Read the full article in Trustnet here: https://www.trustnet.com/news/13464983/what-is-the-future-of-the-sp-500

10/11/2025

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29/10/2025

Whether you are interested in the looming Budget, looking to beat IHT, or simply wondering what the Dennehy Wealth team have been up to recently, our Autumn Newsletter will disclose all!
Available to view here: https://dennehywealth.co.uk/october-newsletter-2025/

With 2022 coming to a close, it is time for our Winter newsletter 2022, including insights from Dennehy Wealth Team...

20/10/2025

Budget speculation is rife, and the rumours of a new wealth tax is keeping everyone's eyes peeled. Read what Ruairi Dennehy warns could happen if this were to be introduced in the latest from FT Adviser https://www.ftadviser.com/tax/2025/10/20/wealth-tax-would-be-a-disaster-advisers-say/

If Rachel Reeves were to introduce a wealth tax it would be a disaster and could cause more harm than good, advisers have said.