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How to be a successful investor: Defining what “success” means
Every investor wants to be successful. Over the next few months, you can read about ways to improve your investment strategy. Defining success...
Investment market update: December 2025
After a year filled with uncertainty and rising trade tensions, markets were calmer in December 2025. Find out what may have affected the...
Guide: The money lessons your family could learn from board games this Christmas
There is perhaps no better time than the festive season to sit down and enjoy a favourite board game with your loved ones. But as many families...
Your Autumn Budget update, and what it means for you
After months of speculation and rumour, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the Autumn Budget for 2025. In this update, we’ll explain the key...
Guide: 5 enduring money lessons you can discover in Jane Austen’s novels
In life, the finest wisdom often comes from the most unexpected places. So, you may be surprised to learn that Jane Austen – one of the most...
Guide: Everything you need to know about the State Pension
Having a stable income when you retire could give you the independence to enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life after work. Indeed, a July 2023...
How the Labour government could change Stamp Duty in the Autumn Budget
On 26 November, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the government’s Autumn Budget, setting out fiscal plans for the year ahead and beyond....
Why stock market volatility can trigger financial bias
When markets experience volatility, even the most level-headed investor can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Read on...
What footballer Kevin Keegan tells us about retirement planning
This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing....
How a cashflow model can turn retirement anxiety into excitement
Retiring should be a milestone you look forward to. It’s a chance to spend your time how you want and do the things you’ve been putting off because...
Trick or treat: The “tricks” a financial plan could help you avoid
Taking control of your finances can be frightful. Complex rules that are easy to overlook could mean you fall for a “trick” when making financial...
Investment market update: September 2025
There were ups and downs for investors during September 2025, with disappointing economic data dampening the market at times. However, some positive...