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Average life expectancies have increased significantly in recent years, both in the UK and the rest of the world. While people living longer is always good news, it also brings new challenges for your health and, crucially, your finances. Maintaining your physical and mental wellbeing over a longer life requires more than just good luck.
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Trade tariffs continued to affect investment markets in June 2025, though uncertainty did start to ease. However, rising tensions in the Middle East may have affected the performance of your investments. Read on to find out more. Remember, it’s often wise to take a long-term view of your investments when reviewing returns, rather than focusing
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Generation Z, people born between 1997 and 2012, are more likely to take a career break from work than any other generation. Sabbaticals are an extended break from your job that last long enough for you to fully relax and distance yourself from your work life, often ranging between a month and a year, or
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As we start 2021, there are reasons to be optimistic and some of this is showing in market movements. However, there are still obstacles which could have an impact on investments in the coming months. The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global outlook for this year by 0.3%, taking expected growth for 2021 to
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Saturday 20 March is the International Day of Happiness. After the challenges of 2020, we could all use something to make us feel a little more cheerful. Yet, despite doom and gloom dominating the headlines, there are reasons to be optimistic about this year and the future. Here are just five reasons to smile. 1.
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We all know how important it is to have a will in place to ensure assets are passed on to loved ones in a way that aligns with your wishes. But, if you’re a business owner, have you included your business? When writing a will, there’s often a focus on your personal life and it
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The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is reviewing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) after being ordered to by chancellor Rishi Sunak. Changes that are made following the review could affect tax liability and how you make use of allowances. While changes have yet to be announced, there are two key areas that are being considered for
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The cost of education can be expensive and if you have a child, it’s natural to want to give them opportunities to thrive, whether that’s attending a private school, having support from a tutor, or providing a helping hand when they go to university. As costs rise, creating an education fund can provide peace of
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The current 2020/21 tax year will end on 5 April 2021. As a new year starts, many allowances reset. For some, it will be your last opportunity to use them. Using these six allowances before the deadline can help you get the most out of your money. 1. ISA allowance ISAs are a popular way
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