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Getting the most out of your retirement and reaching your goals requires careful planning. But as we all know, life doesn’t always go to plan. If you decide you want to retire sooner than originally planned – whether due to circumstances beyond your control, a health crisis, or a simple change of heart – a

Conflict in the Middle East caused market volatility throughout March 2026. Find out what other factors may have affected your investments. While the ongoing uncertainty may feel unsettling for investors, remember that your strategy reflects your long-term goals and considers periods of volatility. Oil prices rising and ongoing uncertainty led to stock markets falling On

Modern life is often full of constant stimuli, from notifications popping up on your phone to the noise of the TV in the background. Finding time and ways to declutter your brain could improve your wellbeing and allow you to really relax. Being overstimulated might mean your brain rarely gets to rest, even when you’re

Burnout is a state of emotional and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. As a business owner, being aware of the signs could help you spot when it might be affecting you or your team. According to a survey carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (17 January 2025), two-thirds of

Student loans have recently featured in headlines. Find out what’s causing the debate, how your family might be affected, and some ways you could support students or graduates. Amid growing backlash about student loans from graduates, the government has launched an inquiry. According to the BBC (12 March 2026), the Treasury Committee will look at

Estate planning isn’t always as straightforward as leaving everything to a spouse or direct descendant. In fact, many people in the UK are opting to leave some or all of their wealth to their “chosen family”. Research cited by Today’s Wills and Probate (29 January 2026) found that, of those surveyed, 1 in 8 have

How your brain works can affect how you view wealth and different assets. For many, this can mean cash feels like a safer option than alternatives, but it’s not always the right one. Indeed, sometimes choosing to hold cash could mean you miss growth opportunities. 3 reasons why cash might feel like the “safe” option

It’s common to be juggling different goals with various time frames, which can be difficult to balance. Over the next few months, you can read tips on managing short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals, and how a financial plan could help you bring them together on our blog. This month, read on to find out

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as 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. There is one absolute certainty in life: there will be change. Sometimes