Dealing with volatility
Bumpy rides in the stock market are nothing new, but they can be hard for investors to deal with. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen more stock market volatility, with energy prices and supply chain fears weighing on prices.
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What might we expect from Rishi's Budget
As the Conservative Party sets out its stall this week at the conference, many eyes will be on Rishi Sunak for clues as to how he will change our personal finances with his Budget on October 27.
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How to plan to give the legacy you want
Many of us hope to give money to our loved ones when we die, but rules around inheritance tax can mean that we end up giving a lot of it to the taxman.
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Five lessons for us all as China bans crypto
If you’ve bought into Bitcoin, Ethereum or other cryptocurrencies, chances are that you have already heard about the seismic shock that reverberated through the market last week.
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Five reasons why your pension is the most important financial asset you’ll ever have
It's Pension Awareness Week, which means a whole seven days dedicated to raising awareness of these savings vehicles. Here are the 5 top reasons why your pension is important.
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What last week’s tax change means for you
The Government’s change to National Insurance and dividend tax rates last week means that most of us will end up paying more in tax. However, there are some things you can do to counter this. Here are the top things that you need to know about the changes.
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Back to school, time to plan
As children across the UK return to their schools this September, it might be time for their parents and grandparents to catch up on their financial homework too.
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The Great Wealth Transfer – managing the transition
If you’ve not heard of the Great Wealth Transfer yet, chances are you will do soon. It’s happening around us, as wealthy members of older generations begin to pass their money down generations.
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What is the ‘basket of goods’ and why does it matter?
With inflation back in the headlines, we explore what the ‘basket of goods and services’ is, why it matters and how it has evolved over time.