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02 Apr 2024

Guide: 7 valuable behaviours for successful investing

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11 Mar 2024

3 savvy tips that could help you pay off your mortgage sooner

Figures suggest more homeowners own their property outright when compared to 30 years ago. If you’re still paying off your mortgage, here are some tips that could help you reach the milestone sooner and save money.

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11 Mar 2024

How to calculate the level of income protection that would provide you with financial security

Understanding your essential outgoings and what other income you could expect to receive if you were unable to work due to illness, may help you calculate how financial protection could boost your financial resilience.

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11 Mar 2024

Have you overlooked speaking to your beneficiaries as part of your estate plan?

Research shows that 58% of people have never discussed inheritance with their family members. Are you and your beneficiaries missing out by not doing so?

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11 Mar 2024

More than 1 million investors are expected to pay Dividend Tax for the first time in 2024/25

The Dividend Allowance will halve in April 2024, and it could mean 1 million extra investors will be liable for Dividend Tax. Read this article to find out if you could be affected and discover some steps you might take to reduce a potential bill.

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11 Mar 2024

7 practical tips that could help Generation X feel more confident about their retirement

Less than half of Generation X feel confident about their retirement finances. If you’re worried as you approach the milestone, there may be some practical steps you could take to improve your outlook and help you enjoy the next stage of your life.

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11 Mar 2024

Retirement planning: The 3 main ways you could access your pension

Last month, you read about the importance of setting retirement goals. Your pension will often play a fundamental role in reaching them, so understanding how you could access your pension is essential.

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06 Mar 2024

All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget

If you want to know how the 2024 Spring Budget affects you, here are all the winners and losers from the chancellor’s latest fiscal announcement.

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06 Mar 2024

Your Spring Budget update, and what the Budget means for you

The chancellor has delivered the government’s Spring Budget. Here’s a useful summary of the key measures Jeremy Hunt announced in his statement.

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05 Feb 2024

6 imaginative books to read with children this World Book Day

How are you taking part in World Book Day this year? Read on to find six imaginative books you could enjoy with your children or grandchildren.

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05 Feb 2024

A Lasting Power of Attorney could offer protection at every life stage

How are you taking part in World Book Day this year? Read on to find six imaginative books you could enjoy with your children or grandchildren.

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05 Feb 2024

How to protect financial gifts to your children from relationship breakdowns

Relationship breakdowns could lead to assets you’ve gifted to your child remaining with their ex-partner. In some circumstances, there may be steps you can take to ensure a gift stays in the family.

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