Becketts

Becketts Everyone should be confident about their future and our dedicated team of experts ensure you feel in

Good things are happening around the world 🌍🫀 AI is helping detect hidden signs of heart disease🍽️ More pupils can now a...
07/09/2026

Good things are happening around the world 🌍

🫀 AI is helping detect hidden signs of heart disease
🍽️ More pupils can now access free school meals
🔬 A new urine test could help detect bladder cancer
☀️ Plug-in solar panels are bringing clean energy to more homes
👁️ Timor-Leste has eliminated a leading cause of infectious blindness

And closer to home… 👋

We’re proud to have retained our Chartered status for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting our continued commitment to the highest professional standards.

Good things are happening 💙

Giving well is as much about intention as it is about generosity. It's not just what you leave behind - it's making sure...
04/09/2026

Giving well is as much about intention as it is about generosity. It's not just what you leave behind - it's making sure it reaches the people and causes that matter most to you, in the way you'd want.

At Becketts, we help clients think through the practical side of gifting, so the people they care about are looked after with the same care that went into building it.

Make the most of it.

03/09/2026

Check out James' one-minute market update 📽 Tues 2nd Sept:

📈 Markets remained resilient last week, despite plenty of noise in the background
🗽 US inflation and interest rates remain firmly in focus
💂‍♂️ UK growth has surprised positively, although higher gilt yields continue to create challenges
💶 European growth and company earnings have been encouraging
📉 China remains the notable weak spot
🛢 Renewed tensions in the Gulf pushing energy prices and bond yields higher

The wider picture remains broadly positive:
📈 Healthy corporate profits
📈 Strong investment
📈 A global economy that continues to show resilience

03/09/2026

Trusts aren't just for the very wealthy - they're for anyone who wants a say in how their gift is used, long after it's given.

It's one of those areas where the rules can feel complicated, but the principle is simple: a bit of planning now can protect what you pass on, and who benefits from it.

That's the Becketts approach - untangling the technical stuff so you can make confident decisions. Make the most of it.

📞 Want to talk through your own estate plans? Get in touch - it starts with a cuppa and a chat.

This content is for general information only and does not constitute financial or tax advice. Trust and inheritance tax rules depend on individual circumstances and may change in the future. Please speak to a qualified adviser before making decisions about gifting or trusts.

There’s plenty happening in the world that’s worth feeling hopeful about 🌍Here are a few stories that caught our attenti...
01/09/2026

There’s plenty happening in the world that’s worth feeling hopeful about 🌍
Here are a few stories that caught our attention this week…

🧠 AI-assisted surgery has helped doctors safely remove a brain tumour
🦅 The UK’s rarest breeding bird of prey has raised six chicks
🌿 A restored Somerset wetland stayed green through one of the UK’s hottest summers
🔬 A major study has linked HRT use with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
🔧 New right-to-repair rules are making it easier to fix household goods in Ireland

And closer to home… 👋

Last week, we welcomed Darcie from Kirkham Grammar School to Becketts for a week of work experience.

With her sights set on some of the UK’s top universities next year, we were pleased to give her a glimpse into working life and some space to think about what her future career could look like.

A welcome reminder that even a small investment in the next generation can make a real difference.

Good things are happening 💙

Life admin has a habit of piling up📚An old pension you've lost track of. A statement you opened, didn't understand, and ...
28/08/2026

Life admin has a habit of piling up📚

An old pension you've lost track of. A statement you opened, didn't understand, and put straight in a drawer. Paperwork that's been "on the list" for about three years now.

You're not alone 0 and you're definitely not the problem. Financial paperwork is often written in a way that makes sense to nobody except the person who wrote it 🙃

That's where we come in. Bring us everything 0 the folder, the drawer, the bag you've been avoiding - and we'll sort through it, simplify it, and tell you plainly what it actually means for you.

No jargon. No judgement. Just a clearer picture of where you stand 🔍

Make the most of it.

27/08/2026

Bring us the shopping bag full of paperwork. We'll take it from there 🛍️📄

You know the one. Sat at the side of your desk, or shoved in a drawer somewhere. Pension statements you don't understand, from a pension you'd half forgotten you had.

For most people, that pile is the worst part of financial services. For us, it's genuinely one of our favourite bits.

Bring it all in, every letter, every statement, every "what even is this?" document. We'll go through it, work out what matters, get rid of what doesn't, and explain the rest in plain English.

No jargon. No judgement. Just clarity, so you actually know what you've got and what it means for you ✨

If there's a bag like that somewhere in your house, it might be time to let us take a look 👀

Make the most of it.

The news cycle doesn’t always leave much room for the good stuff. So here are a few stories worth making room for. 🌎A pe...
24/08/2026

The news cycle doesn’t always leave much room for the good stuff. So here are a few stories worth making room for. 🌎

A personalised cancer vaccine is showing promising results. London’s cleaner air is being linked to healthier lungs in children. Atlantic bluefin tuna are returning to north-east England. Porto is making public transport free for residents. And whale sightings are rising off southern Africa.

Different stories, from different parts of the world. Each one a reminder that progress is often quieter than the headlines around it.

The world is better than your feed.

You don't need permission to retire. You need a proper plan 📋So many people wait for someone to tell them they're "allow...
21/08/2026

You don't need permission to retire. You need a proper plan 📋

So many people wait for someone to tell them they're "allowed" - a green light from an adviser, a magic number in their pension pot, a feeling of certainty that never quite arrives.

But retirement isn't about permission. It's about clarity.

Once you know exactly where you stand - your income, your outgoings, what you actually need versus what you've been told you need - the decision usually becomes a lot clearer.

That's what proper financial planning does. Not guesswork. Not gut feel. Just a clear, honest picture you can make a real decision from.

If you're asking yourself "could I retire?" = that's usually the moment to find out properly, rather than keep wondering 💭

20/08/2026

"You can't retire." That's what he'd been told. Twice 🙅

One of our clients came to us about 15 years ago after two other advisers had already said the same thing: retirement wasn't on the cards for him.

He didn't believe that. And honestly? Neither did we, once we looked properly 👀

So we did what we always do - dug into the detail, ran the numbers properly, and built a plan we could genuinely stand behind.

Turns out he could retire. Not on a guess. On solid, evidence-based planning that gave him (and us) real confidence in the decision.

15 years on, he's still enjoying that retirement 🥂

This is exactly why "can I retire?" is one of our favourite questions to be asked. It's rarely as simple as yes or no - but with the right planning, it's answerable💡

Every situation is different, and outcomes like this aren't guaranteed for everyone. But if you've been told "no" and you're not sure you believe it either, it might be worth a second look.

Make the most of it ✨

Address

Beckett House
Poulton Le Fylde
FY68JX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Becketts posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category