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Why successful investing starts with your mindset, not the markets
What’s the most important factor affecting the performance of your investments? Your mind might jump to the ups and downs of the market. However, the markets aren’t the starting point of a successful investment: your mindset is.
How you could use framing bias to your advantage
How information is framed can alter your view and influence your decisions. Thinking about how you approach financial choices could help you reframe them to improve your mindset, and lead to better outcomes.
Your Autumn Budget update, and what it means for you
The chancellor has delivered the government’s Autumn Budget. Here’s a summary of the key announcements and what they could mean for your financial plan
Guide: Everything you need to know about the State Pension
The State Pension often provides a reliable income in retirement that’s an important part of your overall financial plan. Yet, many people don’t understand how the State Pension works or what they’re entitled to. This useful guide covers the essentials you need to know, from when you can claim the State Pension to how the income it provides will increase each year.
Investment market update: July 2025
The US struck trade deals with several countries in July 2025, leading to markets rising and putting an end to some of the uncertainty that had plagued investors for months. Find out what else may have affected your investments recently.
4 methods for tax-efficiently supporting charities
Supporting a good cause could increase your wellbeing and, in some cases, it could make sense from a tax perspective too. So, if you want to donate to charitable causes, find out some of the ways you could do so efficiently.
Think cash is king? It might be time to review your mantra
There’s a certain comfort in holding cash savings. However, looking at a wider range of options and investments could help you see higher returns. Find out why.
Does your income make you a “Henry”? Here are some ways it could affect tax considerations
High earners striving to build wealth, dubbed “Henrys”, may find their tax position changes drastically as their income grows. Find out more about four key tax considerations that could be important for your long-term finances.
The decumulation dilemmas you might need to overcome when you retire
Retirement is an exciting milestone but decumulation could present some challenges, such as changing your mindset and ensuring you don’t run out of money during your lifetime. Find out more about decumulation dilemmas and how a financial plan could help you manage them.
How to remain calm amid Autumn Budget speculation
The Autumn Budget is still weeks away, but there’s plenty of speculation about what will be included in the news. While it can feel tempting to respond to attention-grabbing headlines, it might lead to decisions that aren’t right for you or don’t align with your long-term financial plan.
5 shrewd ways to avoid paying tax on your savings
Did you know the interest your savings earn could be taxed? As tax thresholds are frozen and interest rates are rising, more savers are set to be hit by an unexpected tax bill. Find out when your savings could be taxed and how you might reduce your liability.
Why the best legacy could be passing on your financial wisdom
Many people consider what they’ll leave behind for loved ones and how it could help them be more financially secure. While passing on assets provides a welcome helping hand, sharing your financial wisdom and encouraging your loved ones to think about the future could be just as important.
4 useful insights from a decade of Pension Freedoms
A decade ago, retirees were given more ways to access their savings thanks to the introduction of Pension Freedoms. While many people welcomed the greater flexibility, data suggests it’s come with challenges too. Discover some insights that may help you make informed pension decisions.
Key financial planning challenges couples face and how we could solve them
When you’re creating a financial plan as a couple, you might encounter some challenges, such as difficulty talking about money or conflicting goals. Working with a financial planner could help you navigate these obstacles to get the most out of your joint assets.
The surprising money lesson you could discover in the pages of The Great Gatsby
At first glance, The Great Gatsby might appear to hold money lessons about how to accumulate wealth. However, as the story progresses, you discover that despite his incredible lifestyle, Jay Gatsby isn’t happy – a powerful reminder that accumulating wealth alone doesn’t bring you happiness; how you use it is essential.
Why investor fear and anxiety play a role in market volatility
While market volatility might seem like something that happens to investors, their emotions may play a role in short-term market movements. Find out how fear and anxiety could lead to investment values falling.
How to align your business and its pension scheme with your ESG and sustainability values
Aligning your business processes and workplace pension scheme with your company values on ESG and sustainability has some surprising benefits. Here are three of them.
4 salary exchange myths busted
Adopting a salary exchange scheme could have benefits for your business and your employees so don’t let these four common myths discourage or dissuade you.