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If you think all your tough financial decisions are behind you when you reached retirement, think again. After saving and investing for decades, you’ll want to make sure you make the right choices when it comes to how you take an income when you retire. There are a variety of options, all with their own […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you adequately prepared yourself, your family, and your business for the future? If you own a small business – be it a family business or another closely held enterprise – it can be a demanding job. But don’t let running your business now get in the way of planning for what comes next, make […]

Knowing your comfort level when it comes to risk is crucial when you’re investing. All investments come with some level of risk because there’s no guarantee how anything will perform. You need to make decisions that could either turn out great or cause grief.

Obtaining a mortgage is a huge financial undertaking, so you’ll want to explore all the options available to you before locking in your deal. You will need to choose what kind of mortgage you’re looking for – a fixed-rate or a variable rate. If you need your rate to be locked in for a fixed […]