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No More Speculation: Your UK Budget 2025 Breakdown

https://youtu.be/db56FIwtv3w After one of the most chaotic build-ups to a Budget in recent memory – including an unprecedented early leak of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) report – we...

Citrus Financial shortlisted for ‘Adviser Firm of the Year – South East 2026’

We’re delighted to announce that Citrus Financial has been shortlisted for ‘Adviser Firm of the Year – South East’ at the 2026 Professional Adviser Awards. This is the second consecutive...

David Braithwaite shortlisted for ‘Champion of Advice’ at the 2026 Professional Adviser Awards

We’re delighted to announce that David Braithwaite has been shortlisted for the ‘Champion of Advice Award’ at the 2026 Professional Adviser Awards, taking place in March. 2026 Professional...

Citrus Financial named in Citywire New Model Adviser Top 100 for the second year running

Citrus Financial has been selected for the Citywire New Model Adviser (NMA) Top 100 firms for 2025. It’s our second year in a row in the list, and something we’re incredibly proud of. Citywire...

Are You Letting Your Money Go to Waste?

According to Barclays’ latest UK Investment Gap report* (September 2025), people in Britain are sitting on more than £600 billion in cash that could be invested. That’s money beyond six months’...

Getting to Know: Jenny Brockman

Calm, practical and quietly determined, Jenny Brockman brings a thoughtful and down-to-earth approach to financial planning. After gaining her financial advice qualifications in 2021, she joined...

Why Mortgage Deals Are Disappearing Fast — and What It Means for You

Two months ago, the Bank of England cut its base rate from 4.25% to 4.0%, following an earlier reduction in May. Many homeowners hoped that would mark the start of a calmer, more predictable period...

Don’t fall for driving test scams – what parents and grandparents need to know

For many families, helping a young person learn to drive is a milestone moment, and often an expensive one. But with driving test waiting times across Great Britain stretching to around 22 weeks (and...

What If You Weren’t There? Why Critical Illness Cover Matters for Mothers

Most of us don’t expect serious illness to touch our lives. Especially while we’re in the thick of family life, juggling school runs, work and everything in between. But over the years, I’ve supported...

Autumn Budget Rumours: What Might Change for Your Pensions and Tax-Free Lump Sum? | Money Mentor with David Braithwaite

With the autumn budget just weeks away, Money Mentor David Braithwaite joined BBC Radio Kent to unpack the biggest financial rumours currently making headlines. From potential changes to pension tax...

Thank You for Attending Our Inheritance Tax Event

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Inheritance Tax event at Westerham Golf Club. It was the first of this kind for us and we’re delighted it’s...

Beat the Energy Price Rise: Small Fixes for Big Savings | Money Mentor with David Braithwaite

With colder weather on the way and energy prices creeping up again, Money Mentor David Braithwaite shares practical, money-saving tips to help you keep your home warm without overspending. In this...

Thank You for the Overwhelming Response to Our Inheritance Tax Trap Event

We’ve been absolutely delighted by the response to our upcoming Inheritance Tax Trap event. Within just a short time, we reached full capacity of 100 attendees, This is far beyond our expectations. A...

Why inertia is costing us more than we think

In uncertain times, it’s tempting to delay financial decisions. But with inflation rising again, the UK facing its highest tax burden in decades, and more tax hikes expected in the Autumn Statement...

Protecting Yourself Against Online Payroll Fraud

Online fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and a recent attempt targeting Citrus Financial shows just how convincing these scams can be. Salary diversion fraud, also known as payroll...

Premium Bonds Explained: Are They Still Worth It? | Money Mentor with David Braithwaite

Are premium bonds still a good place for your savings — or just a nostalgic gamble? In this episode of The Money Mentor, David Braithwaite breaks down exactly how premium bonds work, their pros and...

UK Debt at £3 Trillion: What It Means Ahead of the November Budget

As the UK approaches the November 2025 Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces an uphill battle. Public sector debt has now reached a staggering £3 trillion, with borrowing in August alone hitting...

Heading to Uni? Smart Money Moves for Students (and Parents)

Uni life is all lectures, late nights and leftover pizza — but a few smart money moves now can save a lot of grief (and cash) later. In this Money Mentor episode, David Braithwaite shares practical...

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