How to be a successful investor: Following a strategy that’s right for you
There’s more to being a successful investor than following the latest market trends and tips. Setting out a strategy that’s right for you could allow you to balance risk and goals.
Guide: 5 tips to help you manage your wealth in 2026
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for the months ahead and create a plan for how to achieve them. This useful guide offers five practical tips that can help you manage your wealth in 2026 and beyond.
Gifting to reduce an Inheritance Tax bill? Here are 5 things to check first
Gifting can be an effective way of reducing your Inheritance Tax liability. However, it’s not always simple. Discover five things to check before you get started.
2 reasons to combine your financial plan with your partner’s
A third of people don’t know how much they need to contribute to their pensions every year to create a comfortable retirement. Discover what steps you could take to assess what contribution you may need to make.
How much should you contribute to your pension?
A third of people don’t know how much they need to contribute to their pensions every year to create a comfortable retirement. Discover what steps you could take to assess what contribution you may need to make.
Why retirement has a language problem and how to change the narrative
Language is powerful. The words you use to describe different scenarios can change how you perceive events. The language used for retirement could lead to a pessimistic outlook, but it is possible to change the narrative.
5 useful tips that could help you identify financial blind spots
Financial blind spots could mean you make mistakes without realising it. These five tips could help you adjust how you review your finances and make decisions to limit the effects of blind spots.
How to be a successful investor: Defining what “success” means
Every investor wants to be successful, but what “successful” means can vary significantly between investors. Find out why your goals are essential for determining what success means for you.
6 origins of financial bias that could affect you
Bias can affect the decisions you make, including financial ones. But how are biases formed? Research suggests numerous factors influence biases, including emotions and evolution.
5 interesting insights from the investment market in 2025
The last 12 months have been interesting for investors, with the market experiencing volatility. Discover some valuable insights from 2025.
How to give gifts that could keep on giving – just like Christmas number ones
Savvy singers and songwriters can generate an annual income by putting out a Christmas hit. As you shop for loved ones, you might want to think about how you can give a gift that could keep on giving too.
Explained: The new Cash ISA rules and what they mean for your savings
If you’re under 65, the amount you can add to a Cash ISA each tax year will fall from £20,000 to £12,000 from April 2027. Find out what you need to know about the new Cash ISA rules and how they could affect your savings.
Why your most important goals could trigger financial bias
Biases affect how you act, and the personal goals you’re working towards could distort how you perceive risk, rewards, and information. Indeed, the more important the goal is to you, the more likely it is that bias occurs.
How money causes anxiety and 3 tips to reduce it
Anxiety can be debilitating, and, for many people, money is a source of stress. Read three tips about how you approach your finances and discover why they could reduce money anxiety.
Your Autumn Budget update, and what it means for you
The chancellor has delivered the government’s Autumn Budget. Here’s a summary of the key announcements Rachel Reeves announced in her speech and what they could mean for your financial plan.
Insufficient financial education could harm the long-term prosperity of younger generations
More than a decade after financial education was added to the national curriculum, 53% of children are leaving school without having received “meaningful” education on the topic. When building a nest egg for the next generation, combining it with money lessons could be valuable.
The difficult but important estate planning conversations to have with your family
Once you’ve created an estate plan, you might want to talk to your family about the decisions you’ve made. While these conversations can be difficult, they’re important and could ensure everyone is on the same page.
How the benefits of your financial plan go beyond you to your family
A financial plan is rarely only focused on the person making it. In fact, for many people, a successful financial plan will have a positive ripple effect, so the benefits are felt by their family too. Find out how your financial plan could support your loved ones.
How financial planning could give you the confidence to spend more
Financial planning isn’t just about saving. It’s about giving you the control and confidence to spend, too, enjoying today and preparing for tomorrow.
Why successful investing starts with your mindset, not the markets
What’s the most important factor affecting the performance of your investments? Your mind might jump to the ups and downs of the market. However, the markets aren’t the starting point of a successful investment: your mindset is.