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Investment market update: April 2023

High inflation continues to affect economies around the world. However, there are positive signs of recovery, and some surveys indicate that people are starting to…

Revealed: A long-term investment strategy could be key to beating inflation

Over the last year, you may have been affected by soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and volatile market conditions. The good news is that research…

Received an inheritance? Here’s why you should consider boosting your pension

After receiving an inheritance, it can be difficult to know how to use it. You may still be grieving the loss of a loved one…

7 simple steps you can take right now to improve your financial engagement

How engaged with your finances are you? A survey suggests that millions of Brits aren’t actively managing their finances and it could mean they’re missing…

4 essential Budget announcements that could boost your pension

In a bid to encourage early retirees back to work, chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled several changes to pension allowances during the Budget. The announcements could…

Estate planning: 3 crucial steps that could protect your later years

Estate planning is an important part of your financial plan. Not only does it ensure your assets are passed on to who you wish and…

Investment market update: March 2023

As inflation persists, central banks were forced to announce further rises to interest rates in March. Coupled with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, it…

6 healthy reasons to get out and about to celebrate National Walking Month

National Walking Month has been celebrated by people across the world since 2007. The campaign is run by Living Streets, a charity…

6 financial steps to take right away if you’re made redundant

Being made redundant can be scary and disheartening. While redundancy pay could cover your short-term finances, it’s natural to be worried about money when something…

Why it could pay to use your 2023/24 tax year allowances right now

The new tax year has only just started. Yet, making the most of your allowances now, rather than waiting until March 2024, could make sense.

4 valuable ways a financial planner can help you tackle “overwhelming” pension information

Do you find pension information confusing? You’re not alone; 50% of people in the UK describe the information they receive about their pension as “overwhelming”,…