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There is no doubt about it: investing is most certainly all about the long game. Age-old advice about investing is that you need to keep your eye on the horizon and stay the course. Don’t let the market’s inherent volatility deter you or make you second guess your decisions. Here’s how to focus on your […]

A bit of bad news for those worried about potential tax cuts: Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that he would only begin to consider cutting taxes when public finances are stable after the toll the coronavirus took on the national economy.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced recently to the BBC that wages were finally on the rise. The Office for National Statistics backs the PM’s claim, stating that annual growth of wages sits between 3.6% and 5.1% from May to July. And the Bank of England (BoE) estimates that in the private sector, pay growth is […]

When setting goals, many subscribe to the SMART method – making goals specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and set within a realistic timeframe. When considering timeframes, there’s an opportunity to break down your objectives into short, medium, and long-term goals. But with increasing life expectancy, what is classed as short, medium, or long-term has changed.

After living through the coronavirus pandemic where many people felt stuck in limbo, unable to make plans for the future, most are trying to get back on track. People’s physical, mental, and financial health undoubtedly suffered, but now is the time to work toward healthy minds, bodies – and wallets.

A robust retirement plan ensures that you’ve covered all your bases and that you can live the lifestyle you want when you finally finish working. It’s important to not fully rely on your state pension payments as they can be insufficient. But here are some ways to ensure your retirement payout doesn’t disappoint.

Stocks & Shares Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) have been growing in popularity over recent years, and a 2020 report from HM Revenue & Customs found an increasing trend in the number of people in their 20s and early 30s choosing to invest. In fact, young people who can afford it are more likely to invest […]

Retirement is something you work towards your whole career. You’ve planned and saved for years, but it’s important you don’t think of your investment portfolio as final, even after you stop bringing in an active income. In fact, with the right investment strategy, you can make your retirement savings last the entirety of your retirement.

The British Medical Association negotiated a four year pay deal with the government in 2019 that stated junior doctors would receive a 2% pay rise each year until 2023. However, a recent 3% pay rise agreed to by the Department of Health and Social Care has left 53,000 junior doctors in the lurch. BMA is […]

Both NHS and private practice doctors and dentists likely have an investment portfolio – but do you know if you have the right mix of investments? Diversification helps you navigate the often turbulent waters of investing. Anything that can minimise your exposure to market volatility is a good thing, so find out more about why […]