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Our blog is regularly updated to help you understand the key issues which will affect your personal finances both now and in the future.

FTSE 100 companies are overlooking a vital component of their sustainability strategy – pensions

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How to deal with political uncertainty when making financial decisions

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47% of retirees leave work earlier than expected, but just 31% say they could afford to

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Behavioural finance: 6 unexpected ways bias could affect your financial decisions

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Guide: Financial wellbeing: 6 ways to help you make better financial decisions

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Why it’s important to remain calm amid continuing economic uncertainty

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Investment market update: September 2022

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More people are turning to equity release to boost their income. Find out why here

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What wishes should you set out when creating a trust to pass on wealth?

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5 practical reasons you should create a financial plan with your partner

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Living legacies are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about them

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Behavioural finance: The effect of psychology on investors

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Everything you need to know about the “emergency mini-budget”

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The parents’ guide to paying for university and student loans

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ESG: Can you balance your values with your investment goals?

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Why taking too little investment risk could harm your goals

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5 things you can include in your will but may have overlooked

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Market volatility can be attention-grabbing, but you should focus on these 3 areas instead

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Cost of living crisis: Why you should review your budget and plans

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Why saving your pension could reduce a potential Inheritance Tax bill

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Investment market update: July 2022

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Average standard variable rate reaches a 13-year high. Is it time you looked for a new mortgage deal?

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Why governance is a critical part of ESG investment criteria

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7 important things to know if you’re a trustee

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5 crucial things you need to consider when reviewing your estate plan

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Annuity rates are rising, and they could provide retirees with a valuable reliable income

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Investment market update: June 2022

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Equity release: Here’s why the right to make repayments could cut the cost of borrowing

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Inflation: What happened the last time the cost of living was rising this rapidly?

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5 compelling reasons why you should share a financial planner with your family

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ESG investing faces “greenwashing” criticism, but it could be a good thing for the sector

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1 in 10 accessing their pension do so to pay off debt. Here’s what you need to consider

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