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Your complete guide to financial protection

Investment market update: May 2022

House price surge pushes 4.3 million homes into a higher Stamp Duty bracket

Trustees, here is what you need to know about the Trust Registration Service deadline

8 key tax allowances have shrunk by 6% in the last decade

52% of savers don’t understand the effects of inflation, and millions think they’ll be better off. Here’s why it can harm your savings

Two-thirds of retirees are planning a flexible retirement, but many don’t understand the potential tax implications

Investment market update: April 2022

Interest rate rises lead to fewer mortgage deals on the market

How a virtual “shopping basket” is used to calculate the rate of inflation

Misconceptions mean that 40% of homeowners don’t have life insurance

80% of over-55s don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. Overlooking this could place you in a vulnerable position

Typical worker approaching retirement is 58% short of their pension goal. Are you saving enough?

The useful guide to reaching your retirement goals

Investment market update: March 2022

6 insightful figures that highlight the challenges first-time buyers are facing

3 interesting pieces of data that show why you shouldn’t panic during market volatility

“Midlifers” are hit by time and financial pressures. Financial planning can help balance your priorities

Why good retirement planning is about more than your pension and money

Your older pensions could be delivering “poor value for money”, and it could cost you thousands of pounds

Guide: The useful guide to decluttering your home and life

Investment market update: February 2022

Interest rates are rising. What does it mean for your mortgage?

It’s been 5 years since the 12-sided £1 coin entered circulation. How’s its value and use changed?

1 in 3 people say financial protection is too expensive, but can you afford to overlook it?

Inheritance Tax receipts rise again. What can you do to minimise the bill?

A quarter of retirees are relying on an inheritance. Here’s why you shouldn’t

3 tips to manage your concern in an uncertain time

Guide: 5 important lessons that Napoleon can teach you about growing your wealth

Investment market update: January 2022

The top 5 cities for buy-to-let investors

8 in 10 cancer patients suffer a financial hit. Here’s how protection policies can offer security