Simon Goldthorpe: Six 'lockdown habits' advisers should keep

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Whether it's because we had to or wanted to, lockdown gave us all the opportunity to do things differently. But which of these new habits are likely to remain part of everyday life? Simon Goldthorpe shares his thoughts...

I recently saw a post on social media, asking about new habits people had taken up since lockdown started. Answers were intriguing and varied. Gardening. Spending more time with the family. Cooking. Playing the piano. Watching endless hours of Disney+. Whether it's because we had to or wanted to, lockdown gave us all the opportunity to do things differently. In recent weeks, deserted offices and increased demand for homes on the coast have shown that some changes are likely to remain. One thing all financial advisers will be able to say with certainty is that they adopted new metho...

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