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Apr 2026
Guide: 5 essential steps to plan for a pension shortfall if you want to retire early
Getting the most out of your retirement and reaching your goals requires careful planning. But as we all know, life doesn’t always go to plan. This handy guide could be useful if you want to retire sooner than originally planned.
Apr 2026
How to plan for retirement as a small business owner
Research suggests that many small business owners and self-employed workers aren’t prioritising their retirement, and could face uncertainty later in life as a result. However, opening a pension could benefit both you and your business.
Apr 2026
What past market volatility has taught us about investor behaviour
The current situation in the Middle East has led to market volatility. While it might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events may affect investor behaviour could be useful
Apr 2026
How psychology might affect your view of cash and safety
How your brain works can affect how you view wealth and different assets. For many, this can mean cash feels like a safer option than alternatives, but it’s not always the right one. Indeed, sometimes choosing to hold cash could mean you miss growth opportunities.
Mar 2026
Guide – SMART goals: 5 steps to effective financial planning
Planning your finances without clear goals could mean you miss the mark or feel unsure whether you’re on track. Download this practical guide to discover how using the SMART framework may help you set effective financial goals.
Mar 2026
Explained: Why your pension could become liable for Inheritance Tax
Next year, a significant change to how pensions are treated when calculating Inheritance Tax could mean more families become liable for the tax. Find out what you need to know to understand if your estate could be affected and how you might mitigate a potential bill.
Mar 2026
4 practical factors to consider before saving for retirement outside of a pension
More than half of UK pension savers are also building up retirement savings outside their pension. As pensions provide some useful benefits when saving for retirement, these savers could be missing out.
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