Understanding financial bias: Where does it come from?
Last month, we looked at what financial bias is, but what is it that influences our decisions? Where do these biases come from? There are numerous ways bias can affect the financial decisions we need…
Booking a holiday for 2020: What you should keep in mind
After Covid-19 forced millions of families to cancel holiday plans in spring and early summer, heading abroad is now an option again. However, strict measures are still in place and if you’re planning to book…
Calculating investment risk: What plays a role?
When investing, we all know that capital is at risk. We’ve often talked about understanding your risk profile and the level of risk you should take when investing. But what affects how risky an investment…
Has Covid-19 affected your retirement plans?
The impact of Covid-19 has affected savings and investments, something that can be a particular concern for those nearing retirement. If your finances have been impacted, you may be considering changing retirement plans, but it’s…
Junior ISAs: Everything you need to know about saving for children
Building a nest egg for a child can help set them on the path to a financially secure future and highlight why saving is important. One of the most popular ways to save for a…
Planning for a 100-year life
When you think about your lifestyle goals and financial plan, how far ahead do you look? It wasn’t so long ago that planning to reach 80 meant you could be sure of financial security throughout…