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Richard is among the UK’s Top Rated thanks to your reviews
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our clients for your ongoing support and the reviews you’ve left us on VouchedFor. Your reviews mean Richard is VouchedFor Top Rated. It’s a privilege…
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Guide – SMART goals: 5 steps to effective financial planning
Planning your finances without clear goals is like setting off in your car without a destination – you might be able to keep moving, but you can’t be sure you’re heading in the right direction.
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Why overlooking financial protection could put homeowners at risk
Despite new homeowners worrying about losing their home if their income were to stop, only 15% prioritise taking out financial protection, according to a survey carried out by Vitality (22 January 2026). In fact, homeowners…
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4 practical factors to consider before saving for retirement outside of a pension
More than half of UK pension savers are also building up retirement savings outside their pension, according to a MoneyAge article (22 December 2025). As pensions provide some useful benefits when saving…
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Turning wealth into happiness: Why a plan makes a difference
The saying “money can’t buy happiness” is true. Wealth doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, but it could give you the freedom to focus on the things you enjoy and boost your wellbeing as a…
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How to be a successful investor: The importance of patience
Once you’ve set out your investment goal and strategy, what comes next? Often, it’s time to test an important investment skill – your patience. The average investor might benefit from a long-term approach When you…
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5 tips for overcoming the fear of investment uncertainty
Investing money can feel daunting because you can’t be sure what your returns will be or whether you’ll suffer a loss. While you can’t eliminate uncertainty from investing, there may be things you can do…
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Explained: Why your pension could become liable for Inheritance Tax
Next year, a significant change to how pensions are treated when calculating Inheritance Tax (IHT) could mean more families become liable for the tax. Here’s what you need to know to understand if your estate…
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Guide: 7 key allowances you might want to use before the end of the 2025/26 tax year
The new tax year will start on 6 April 2026, and many of your important allowances and exemptions will reset. Checking whether you could use these valuable allowances before the end of the 2025/26 tax…
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