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18% of UK adults don’t have any financial priorities. This could lead to emotional decision-making and missed opportunities. Find out why prioritising is crucial for achieving your financial goals and learn how careful planning could help you make the most of your money.
Unfortunately, when you’re being targeted by a scam, it doesn’t come with a huge warning sign that’s impossible to miss. However, being aware of red flags could alert you when you’re being targeted.
Creating a will is an important step in protecting your loved ones, but life rarely stands still. As your priorities evolve, so too should your will. Discover how to update your will and when the right time to do so may be.
While total control over your retirement fund is liberating, it brings an important challenge. Learn how to balance the lifestyle you want today with the financial security of tomorrow.
Thinking about gifting your home to family during your lifetime? Discover the hidden tax traps, care cost rules, and legal risks before making a move.
In September 2026, markets experienced some volatility due to conflict in the Middle East and the impact it had on energy prices. Discover other factors that may have affected the performance of your portfolio.
AI has transformed how we approach many tasks. While using AI could save you valuable time in some areas, it could pose risks in others, including when you’re writing or updating your will.
It can be easy to overlook your own financial security if you’re focused on your business. However, if you’re relying on your business to deliver an income, it’s important to take steps that could improve your financial security.
The amount of money lost to fraud is on the rise. One way you can protect your assets is by being aware of the common types of scams, so you’re in a better position to spot the warning signs.
If you're approaching retirement but you haven't talked to your partner about this next stage of life, discover practical tips for starting this crucial conversation.
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. Already speculation about what will be announced is rife. Here’s how to avoid headline-driven decisions.
After months of volatility, markets were relatively calm in August, though economic data was mixed. Discover what factors may have affected your investment portfolio throughout August 2026.
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 or a fear of failure. Working with a financial planner could help overcome these obstacles.
Most people are confident they could spot a scam if they were targeted. However, it could be more difficult than you think, especially as fraudsters are increasingly using sophisticated techniques to mislead victims.
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.
Gifting assets during your lifetime has become a common strategy for reducing a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. Yet, gifting doesn’t always mean that assets are excluded from your estate when calculating IHT. Find out what you need to know.
Key changes are being made to ISAs in April 2027, and they could affect how you use the tax-efficient wrapper. To cut through the sometimes confusing headlines, we explain the two changes you should be aware of.
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and investor concerns that technology companies are overvalued continued to affect market performance. Find out what other factors may have impacted your investment portfolio in July 2026.
Student loans have recently featured in headlines. Find out what’s causing the debate, how your family might be affected, and some ways you could support students or graduates.
Choosing suitable protections to shield your family’s finances isn’t always straightforward. Weigh the pros and cons of life insurance and family income benefit.
In a bid to pass more wealth to their loved ones, a growing number of families are opening pensions for their children. Whether your child is still in nursery or already working their way up the career ladder, there could be benefits to making pension contributions on their behalf.
Affluent families who delay estate planning could miss out on chances to reduce a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill and pass more on to their families. Find out if you could benefit from considering IHT and how you might pass on assets tax-efficiently.
Markets continued to be affected by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and technology stock volatility in June 2026. Find out what else may have affected the performance of your investments.
A hidden marginal tax rate that affects workers earning between £100,000 and £125,140 is often dubbed a “tax trap”, and research suggests it’s shaping career decisions. However, there are ways you might mitigate the additional tax charge.
Retirement is a significant life transition. Some of the financial habits that served you well during your working life might no longer suit your retirement lifestyle. Find out why.
Do you want to create a legacy by passing on assets to your loved ones? There’s more than one way to do it, including these four practical options.
Rental reform under the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. For landlords, it represents a significant change, so if you already have a property portfolio or are considering purchasing buy-to-let properties, it’s important to be aware of the reforms.
With most unused pensions set to be liable for Inheritance Tax from 2027, more people are taking their tax-free lump sum early. Here are five questions to answer before deciding whether this is a suitable strategy for you.
There were highs and dips in the investment markets in May 2026. Discover some of the factors that may have affected your portfolio’s performance.
During April 2026, markets have continued to experience volatility as the conflict in the Middle East has developed. Find out what external factors may have affected the performance of your investments.

