5 powerful tips that could help women close the investment gap

5 powerful tips that could help women close the investment gap Women are less likely to invest than men – in fact, more than a third (37%) of women don’t invest at all. There are many reasons for the gender investment gap, and it could widen the wealth gap. According to an Aviva survey, men […]

3 useful options you may want to consider when passing on assets to your loved ones

3 useful options you may want to consider when passing on assets to your loved ones There’s more than one way to pass on wealth to your family. Which option is right for you could depend on a range of factors, from whether your loved ones could benefit from support now to the implications of […]

How to beat the potential harmful effects of “loss aversion” on your wealth

How to beat the potential harmful effects of “loss aversion” on your wealth “Loss aversion” is a type of bias that could affect how you manage your finances. It’s a concept that was developed by renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who won a Nobel Prize for his influential work and sadly passed away in March 2024. […]

How to make the unexpected part of your financial plan

How to make the unexpected part of your financial plan When you set out how to reach your financial goals, you might think about the steps you need to take. Just as important could be considering how the unexpected might affect your financial plan. Read on to find out how the unexpected may affect you […]

3 practical reasons to check your State Pension forecast before you retire

3 practical reasons to check your State Pension forecast before you retire The State Pension is often a useful foundation when you’re creating an income in retirement. Yet, a survey from Just Group found that a third of people didn’t check their State Pension forecast before stopping work.  While the State Pension might not be […]

All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget

All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget With one eye on a forthcoming general election, the chancellor has announced a Budget aimed at generating long-term growth, with “more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes”. While the headlines will inevitably focus on Jeremy Hunt’s cut in National Insurance contributions (NICs), […]

Your Spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

Your Spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the next fiscal year and beyond. With a general election looming – prime minister Rishi Sunak has said he […]

Investment market update: January 2024

Investment market update: January 2024 While a new year started, many of the key factors affecting economies and markets in January were the same as those in 2023, namely high levels of inflation and recession fears.  The World Bank warned the global economy is set to slow for a third successive year in 2024 and […]

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

A Lasting Power of Attorney could offer protection at every life stage Naming a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is often associated with the elderly. But it could provide vital protection and peace of mind at every life stage. An LPA gives someone you trust the ability to make decisions on your behalf if you’re […]

Investors are turning to government bonds. Here’s what you need to know

Investors are turning to government bonds. Here’s what you need to know Rising interest rates have led to government bond yields climbing. It’s made them more attractive to some investors and could provide a way to grow your wealth too.  According to figures in FTAdviser, investors pumped £18.6 billion into UK and US government bond […]