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4 helpful mortgages lessons you can learn from popular property shows
It’s often said that Brits are obsessed with buying their own homes. But it doesn’t end with our property. The popularity of TV shows like Grand...
What you need to know about taking your pension tax-free lump sum in 2024/25
Taking a tax-free lump sum from your pension could be a fantastic way to kickstart your retirement plans. If it’s something you’re thinking about,...
5 practical tips that could help you set realistic financial goals
Setting goals is part of creating an effective financial plan. They can motivate you, keep you on the right track, and help you define what...
Investment market update: March 2024
While inflation continues to be a challenge for many economies, there are positive signs in the UK and around the world. Read on to find out what...
Guide: 7 valuable behaviours for successful investing
How do you grow your wealth when you’re investing? Choosing the “right” investments is just one of the ingredients needed for success. Indeed, your...
Your Spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement
The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the...
All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget
With one eye on a forthcoming general election, the chancellor has announced a Budget aimed at generating long-term growth, with “more investment,...
Guide: Everything you need to know about annuities when creating a retirement income
When you retire, you will often have a range of choices available to you about how you access your pension. One such method is an annuity, which...
The feel-good news stories you might have missed in 2023
The start of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months. Although the news often focuses on...
“Stealth taxes” will push more than 3 million workers into a higher Income Tax bracket by 2029
While chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced he’d cut the rate of National Insurance (NI) in the 2023 Autumn Statement, he failed to change the thresholds...
How to secure a competitive interest rate to cut your mortgage costs
With interest rates at their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, finding a mortgage deal that’s right for you could save you thousands of...
4 insightful property market predictions for 2024
The property market experienced challenges in 2023, which may have affected your outgoings. But what could affect house prices and mortgages in...