10 fun hobbies that can also boost your mental health

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10 fun hobbies that can also boost your mental health More than a quarter of adults say they feel so anxious that it stops them doing the things they want to do some or all of the time, which is why this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is dedicated to the theme of anxiety. From […]

Revealed: A long-term investment strategy could be key to beating inflation

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Revealed: A long-term investment strategy could be key to beating inflation Over the last year, you may have been affected by soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and volatile market conditions. The good news is that research shows a long-term investment strategy could help you grow your wealth despite a challenging environment.  Inflation has been high […]

4 red flags that could be signs of a scam and what you need to know about them

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4 red flags that could be signs of a scam and what you need to know about them Each year in June, Citizens Advice runs a two-week scam awareness campaign, aptly named “Scam Awareness Fortnight”. The organisation hopes its movement will raise your awareness of common scam tactics, and mean you’re confident that you know […]

4 essential Budget announcements that could boost your pension

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4 essential Budget announcements that could boost your pension In a bid to encourage early retirees back to work, chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled several changes to pension allowances during the Budget. The announcements could mean you’re able to save more in your pension and boost your retirement income.  Here are the four key pension changes […]

Investment market update: January 2023

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Investment market update: January 2023 Investors should expect further volatility in the markets in 2023, experts suggest. Economies around the world are facing recession due to factors including high inflation and rising interest rates. The International Monetary Fund’s Kristalina Georgieva predicts that a third of the global economy will be in recession this year. The […]

5 useful tips for investors as experts predict a recession

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5 useful tips for investors as experts predict a recession Several factors have put economies around the world at risk of entering a recession. As an investor, you may worry about what it’ll mean for your portfolio, but it may not have the negative effect that you think, particularly over the long term.  The long-term […]

Identity theft: Discover 5 useful tips to protect yourself as cases double

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Identity theft: Discover 5 useful tips to protect yourself as cases double A survey from Nationwide suggests that many people aren’t being as diligent at guarding their personal information as they should be, despite the number of identity theft cases doubling between 2021 and 2022.  The poll found that 11% of women and 23% of […]

4 reasons you may want to boost your ISA before the tax year ends

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4 reasons you may want to boost your ISA before the tax year ends You have until 5 April 2023 to make the most of your ISA allowance for the current tax year. If you want to boost your savings or investments, adding more to your ISA could make sense. For the 2022/23 tax year, […]

Here’s why your pension could reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax liability

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Here’s why your pension could reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax liability Are you worried about Inheritance Tax (IHT) or how you’ll pass on your wealth to loved ones? For some people, pensions can provide a way to tax-efficiently leave wealth to family. Here’s what you need to know.  While IHT currently affects around 1 in […]