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Jul 2024
3 fun ways you can pass on essential money lessons to children
Mental shortcuts, known as “heuristics”, are essential for making subconscious decisions. Yet, they could be harmful when you’re making important decisions and allow bias to affect your judgement. Discover four cognitive biases and how they may affect you.
Jul 2024
Why mental shortcuts could harm your financial decision-making skills
Mental shortcuts, known as “heuristics”, are essential for making subconscious decisions. Yet, they could be harmful when you’re making important decisions and allow bias to affect your judgement. Discover four cognitive biases and how they may affect you.
Jul 2024
78% of retirees could be missing out on investment returns by accessing their pension early
More than three-quarters of people over the age of 55 have withdrawn some money from their pension before they retire. While it could afford you more flexibility now, it might also mean you miss out on long-term investment returns. Find out how accessing your pension early could affect your retirement.
Jul 2024
The value of financial planning: How it could help you achieve your aspirations
One of the key benefits of a tailored financial plan is that it could help you reach your goals, whether you want to retire early or see more of the world. Find out how working with a financial planner could help you make decisions that align with your aspirations.
Jul 2024
Why tuning out political speculation may help you stick to your financial plan
While the general election has concluded, there’s still plenty of speculation about changes the Labour Party will make and how it could affect personal finances. While it might be tempting to react to headlines, tuning out the conjecture could help you stick to your financial plan.
May 2024
Uncertainty drives record numbers to take out income protection. Here’s what you need to know
Driven by economic uncertainty, record numbers of households have taken out income protection to improve their financial resilience. Read this article to find out how income protection works and whether it could complement your financial plan.
May 2024
Making your present part of your financial plan could enhance your life
We often talk about the importance of planning for your future to create long-term security and help you reach your goals. Yet, it’s still important to balance your long-term needs with enjoying life and having experiences today. Find out how financial planning could help you strike the right balance.