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Your 2026 Autumn Budget update and what it means for you
The chancellor, John Healey, has delivered the 2026 Autumn Budget. It included wide-ranging changes that will affect people of every age and from...
3 important middle-age health rules that could prevent dementia
Dementia is one of the leading causes of later-life disability in the UK. It’s likely that you know someone who has been affected by it, and you may...
Why gifting your home during your lifetime could be a mistake
With property prices rising across the UK, the home represents the single largest asset in the estate for many families. Indeed, research reported...
5 frightful tax mistakes you should be mindful of this Halloween
Halloween: the season of ghouls, goblins, and gremlins; warlocks, witches, and wizards. Children everywhere are preparing to dress up in their most...
How to balance your goals when you’re flexibly accessing your pension
Flexible pension withdrawals have reached record levels since Pension Freedoms were introduced in 2015. While total control over your retirement...
Why financial freedom matters for enjoying retirement on your terms
Becoming financially free as you enter retirement could make a huge difference to this chapter of your life. Financial freedom doesn’t necessarily...
Investment market update: September 2026
In September 2026, markets experienced some volatility due to conflict in the Middle East and the impact it had on energy prices. Discover other...
Guide: Back to school: How to build a nest egg to fund your children’s education
Time passes quickly, and before you know it, your child has gone from taking their first steps or saying their first words to starting school....
Guide: The pros and cons of investing in buy-to-let
Investing in buy-to-let property can provide a steady rental income, helping supplement your retirement fund or form part of the legacy you leave...
How a cashflow model could provide clarity about your retirement income
Having a reliable income in retirement could give you the freedom to create a lifestyle you enjoy and achieve those bucket-list goals you’ve dreamed...
The £12.3 billion cost of delaying estate planning
Affluent families who delay estate planning could miss out on chances to reduce a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill and pass more on to their...
5 tips that could help you sell your home
Selling your home might be stressful, but there are things you could do that may speed up finding a buyer and make the process smoother. Discover...