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 […]

Explained: Your 3 main options when accessing your pension for the first time

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Explained: Your 3 main options when accessing your pension for the first time If you’re saving into a defined contribution (DC) pension, you can choose how you access the money. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring the savings provide you with an income for the rest of your life, so understanding the different options available […]

6 fantastic winter activities to enjoy with children and grandchildren

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6 fantastic winter activities to enjoy with children and grandchildren As December approaches, you can almost smell the Christmas season in the air. Your trip to the local shops now suddenly has a familiar backing track of seasonal jingles. Coca-Cola trucks traverse the nation, John Lewis prepares to make families feel extra emotional with a […]

Behavioural finance: The effect of psychology on investors

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Behavioural finance: The effect of psychology on investors You should base financial decisions on logic and facts. But psychology can have a much larger effect than you think, and it can lead to you making decisions that aren’t right for you. Read on to find out more about what behavioural finance is and how it […]