Everyone has made an impulsive financial decision that they end up regretting later. While these hasty decisions might feel right when you initially make them, they have the potential to harm your long-term finances. Some impulsive decisions might have little effect on your overall financial wellbeing. For example, picking up a treat when you’re grocery

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing and has written more than 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. Our approach to money can be a great enabler of wellbeing. It can

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing, and has written more than 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. One would imagine that the way we spend money makes us happy. However,

Periods of volatile markets can feel unsettling, especially when the news headlines are shouting loud. To own a share in a company means to stake a claim in the future cash flows associated with ownership. Profits can be distributed to stockholders through dividends or share price appreciation. These expected future cash flows carry a high

After Rachel Reeves’ impactful first Budget in autumn 2024, you might have been concerned about the announcements that would be included in her Spring Statement on 26 March 2025. Reassuringly, the major headline from this year’s springtime fiscal event is that Reeves made few announcements that are likely to affect you and your personal finances

Whether you’re just exploring your options or already have a property earmarked for your next move, there are some important things to consider when it comes to buying your next home. The housing market and mortgage landscape may have changed in the years since you bought your last home and though it may be an

After reading headlines throughout February, you might be expecting a gloomy investment outlook. Yet, despite threats of trade wars and uncertainty around the world, there were market highs. Read on to find out more about some of the factors that influenced investment markets. As investment markets are experiencing volatility, it’s perhaps unsurprising that some investors

Endorphins are the body’s feel-good hormone, and it is released by your brain in response to pain or stress. While most people are familiar with endorphins from the “runner’s high”, a state of euphoria induced by strenuous physical activity, there are other ways to increase your endorphin levels. Read on to discover 10 surprising ways