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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. You’ll want to do all you can to set them up for a successful future, but it can be challenging to know where…
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How financial protection could protect your home and lifestyle
If your income stopped, how would you continue to meet your financial commitments, including your mortgage? Many would struggle, but financial protection could provide a solution. Employers don’t need to provide enhanced sick pay, and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is just £123.25 per week in 2026/27 and paid for up…
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Explained: When Inheritance Tax could apply to gifts
Gifting assets during your lifetime has become a common strategy for reducing a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. Indeed, according to Paragon Bank (31 July 2025), 1 in 5 savers aged over 65 are passing on cash for this reason. Yet, gifting doesn’t always mean that assets…
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The psychology behind investment mistakes
Have you ever made an investment mistake? Looking back at what led to the mistake could help you identify potential triggers that might prevent you from repeating the error. When you first think about why an investment decision was “bad”, the lower-than-expected investment returns may be what comes to mind.
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Why updating your cashflow model is essential for staying on track
A cashflow model isn’t a one-off exercise. If you want to use it to inform your financial decisions, regular updates are essential. A cashflow model is a visual representation of your wealth and how it might change in the future. While the result cannot be guaranteed, it could be a…
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6 reasons why planning for your future is easy to delay
Organising your finances and planning your future are important tasks. Yet, it’s something that many people put off. Procrastination isn’t simply a lack of discipline. It’s often linked to stress, fear of failure, and other psychological factors, and working with a financial planner could help overcome these obstacles. Even if…
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2 upcoming ISA changes you should be aware of
Key changes are being made to ISAs in April 2027, and they could affect how you use the tax-efficient wrapper. You might have read in the news or heard that the ISA allowance is being cut or that tax will now apply to cash savings. While there is some truth…
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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 for loved ones. Statistics published by the government (29 August 2025) confirm that there were around 2.86 million private landlords in the UK in…
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Life insurance v family income benefit: Which is right for your family?
You no doubt want to protect your loved ones against life’s twists and turns. For many families, that includes shielding their finances from the worst-case scenario – the loss of a family member. While suitable financial protection could provide a reassuring safety net, the options can…
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How business owners could help employees build pension confidence
The workplace pension employers provide is a valuable employee benefit. Yet, research suggests many workers lack confidence when dealing with their pension. This can provide an opportunity for business owners to offer support and boost staff morale. According to Employee Benefits…
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The psychology of fear in investing: Why mastering it could support long-term success
Investing is often as much about emotions as it is about numbers. One emotion that might affect how you invest at times is fear. Learning how fear influences investment decisions and how to master it could support your long-term success. Fear could strike investors in multiple ways …
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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 about for years. In a 2023 survey by Legal & General, 94% of UK adults…