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This week, Money Mentor David Braithwaite shares practical tips to stay cool without cranking up your energy bills this summer. From affordable fan tricks to creating your own DIY air conditioning unit, David explores clever, low-cost ways to beat the heat. With energy bills soaring, it’s more important than ever to manage the rising temperatures […]

Friendly, patient and down-to-earth, Karen Gorbutt puts clients at ease with her caring, no-pressure approach. She takes time to listen and explain things clearly, helping people feel more confident about their financial future. As a mum of teenage boys and someone who juggles family life with amateur dramatics and karate, Karen is a real people

At Citrus Financial, protecting our clients’ financial wellbeing means more than just good advice. It also means keeping you informed and safe from evolving cyber threats. A recent article in The Guardian highlighted just how vulnerable our online accounts can be, especially in light of the ever-increasing number of cyber-attacks. Even trusted organisations like the

The Citrus Financial team had a fantastic time supporting Chipstead FC at their annual Presentation Day on Saturday 14th June, and what a day it was! Kicking things off bright and early at 8:00am, we were on site helping to set up for what turned out to be a sunny, celebratory day of football, fun,

In this week’s Money Mentor episode, David Braithwaite takes us through the savvy world of buying secondhand, with a special focus on how it can help save money when going through major life changes, like divorce. As David shares a recent story from Andrea, a listener who saved hundreds of pounds by buying secondhand bikes

Stay Informed: Download Our Latest Economic Review DOWNLOAD HERE As the UK economy continues to balance growth, inflation, and interest rate uncertainty, our June 2025 Economic Review provides a clear summary of what happened in May , and what may lie ahead. In this edition we cover: Growth beats expectations – The UK economy grew

Car insurance can feel like an unavoidable expense, but did you know that shopping around could save you hundreds? In this week’s episode of The Money Mentor, David Braithwaite shares practical advice on how to lower your car insurance premiums without compromising on coverage. After recently shopping around himself and saving 40%, David reveals the

DOWNLOAD HERE May Property Update: Download the Latest Residential Property Review As the property market adjusts to changing tax rules, interest rates, and buyer sentiment, our May 2025 Residential Property Review offers timely insight to help you stay informed. In this edition we cover: Stamp Duty changes boost March sales – Transactions surged 66% above

We would like to introduce you to Nicky Kirton, our Mortgage and Protection Adviser. With a financial services career spanning over 30 years, Nicky combines deep technical knowledge with a genuine passion for helping people, especially those who didn’t think home ownership was possible. How did you get started in financial services? I started at

At Citrus Financial, we pride ourselves on looking after our clients’ financial wellbeing. That includes keeping you informed about potential scams. We recently learned that someone known to us was targeted by a scam that’s becoming alarmingly common. It’s called the “Hi Mum” scam, and it’s taking advantage of caring parents and grandparents. How does