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On 8 May 2026, Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday. A longtime protector of and advocate for our planet’s wildlife, even in older age, he maintains a profound passion for nature and a drive to change the world for the better. Over the years, he has imparted his wisdom, worldviews, and personal philosophy through

There were highs and dips in the investment markets in May 2026. Discover some of the factors that may have affected your portfolio’s performance. Remember, short-term market movements are a normal part of investing. When you’re reviewing returns, it’s typically a good idea to look at the bigger picture and assess performance over several years.

A hidden marginal tax rate that affects workers earning between £100,000 and £125,140 is often dubbed a “tax trap”, and research suggests it’s shaping career decisions. However, there are ways you might mitigate the additional tax charge without putting the brakes on your career progression. The Personal Allowance is £12,570 in 2026/27, and you can

Retirement is a significant life transition. Some of the financial habits that served you well during your working life might no longer suit your retirement lifestyle. Sticking to your current financial habits could mean you miss out on opportunities to enjoy your retirement, or even mean you risk using up your savings too soon. Read

Reaching your long-term goals often requires careful planning and consistent action. A financial plan could help you work towards these goals and, in some cases, investing may play an important role too. In previous blogs, you’ve read about how you might reach short- or medium-term goals. Now, read on to discover some key considerations for

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 130 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. A comment that one often hears when discussing finances is that people

The number of people celebrating their 100th birthday in the UK is on the rise. As life expectancy continues to increase, it is more important than ever to plan financially for a 100-year life. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 16,600 centenarians in 2024 – double the number in 2004 (21

It’s much easier to feel disconnected from others than you might think. Even when you’re surrounded by people at work or at home, it can still feel as though something’s missing. This sense of not quite clicking with others can be difficult to identify, but it’s still something many people experience at different points in

During April 2026, markets have continued to experience volatility as the conflict in the Middle East has developed. Find out what external factors may have affected the performance of your investments. One effect of the conflict on global markets is the rising price of energy. Indeed, analysis from UBS suggests that March 2026 experienced the