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4 steps to take before your child can access their JISA
After years of diligently saving into a Junior ISA (JISA) for your child, handing them control of the account might feel daunting. Will they appreciate your efforts and continue growing this fund to pay for…
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Why more homeowners are using equity release
Your home is likely to be one of the largest assets you hold. Yet, as you can’t usually access the wealth tied to property, you might overlook it when making financial decisions. According to…
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Deciphering ESG investment labels: What do they mean?
When you’re investing using ESG (environmental, social, and governance) criteria, fund labels can be confusing. They might leave you unsure about which ESG factors are considered or what impact your investments will have. ESG investing…
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The psychology behind favouring cash instead of investing
Psychology could be one reason why some people are reluctant to invest, even when it fits into their wider financial plan. Managing risk is an important part of life. You check the road before you…
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How to approach retirement conversations with your partner
Retirement is a major life event that most people spend years planning and looking forward to. And yet, research by Moneybox (3 July 2026) reveals that 43% of over-55s have never discussed…
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6 useful tips for avoiding headline-driven decisions ahead of the Budget
The government will set out its tax, spending and economic plans for the year ahead and beyond on 28 October 2026 in the Autumn Budget. The weeks leading up to an Autumn Budget always feature…
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Guide: 5 financial lessons to learn from Queen lyrics
If you “open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”, you can find financial planning lessons in the most unexpected places. You’ve no doubt heard many of Queen’s greatest hits countless times. You…
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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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