Martin is a Chartered Financial Planner and Certified Financial PlannerCM certificant who runs his own firm of independent financial advisers, Informed Choice. He is one of the youngest and most successful financial planners in the UK.
He is author of the best selling personal finance book The Money Tree - published in 2006 by Prentice Hall Business.
His second book - Brilliant Investing - and third book - How to Retire 10 Years Early - are both due for publication on 1st January 2008.
Martin is an Associate of the Personal Finance Society and an Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning. He is a contributor to various financial publications and is regularly quoted in the National Press.
He was recently named as one of the most influential financial advisers in Britain, in a survey by Professional Adviser magazine.
Get The New Tax Year Off To A Flying Start The start of a new tax year today is a great opportunity to spring clean your personal finances and take control over your financial planning.In this short article, personal finance expert Martin Bamford from Informed Choice Ltd, a firm of Chartered Financial Planners, offers seven top tips for making the most of your money in this new tax year.1 - Use your ISA allowance. This tax year sees the...... Similar Editorial : Test Flying For Fun by Rod Shoveller. | Source : Trust Income Tax
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