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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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