How to boost your composure and reduce investing FOMO
How to boost your composure and reduce investing FOMO Have you ever invested due to a fear of missing out (FOMO)? Fearing that you’ll overlook the next big opportunity to grow your wealth might lead you to take on more risk or increase your exposure to a particular area or sector. Read on to find […]
Investment market update: April 2024
Investment market update: April 2024 Interest rates and inflation continued to affect markets around the world in April 2024. Read on to find out what else may have affected investment markets and your portfolio in April. Expectations of interest rate cuts were good news for gold. Investors who feared falling interest rates would lead to […]
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 […]