How to start talking about loneliness and why it’s important
According to the Belonging Study 2025, around 3 in 10 adults in the UK say they feel lonely often or some of the time, and a further 27% experience it occasionally. It’s something many people…
What does “diversified” mean when you’re investing?
Investing can seem like it’s filled with jargon that’s difficult to get your head around. “Diversification” is one such common term you may have come across. Read on to find out what it means and…
5 shrewd ways to avoid paying tax on your savings
24% of people think all their savings are tax-free, according to a Lloyds Bank survey carried out in February 2025. However, they could be in for an unexpected shock, as the interest earned on savings…
Key financial planning challenges couples face and how we could solve them
Creating a financial plan can seem complicated, especially if you need to take into account your partner’s views, assets, and goals. At times, you might have conflicting ideas about what is “right” and it can…
4 ways overconfidence could lead to poor investment decision-making
Confidence when you’re handling your finances is a good thing. It can help you feel in control of your financial future, but it is possible to be overconfident too. Indeed, overconfidence is a type of…
Does money make us happy?
This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He has written more than 115 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast…