5 useful allowances and exemptions that will reset at the end of the tax year
Using allowances and exemptions could reduce your overall tax bill and help you get more out of your money. On 5 April 2025, the current tax year will end, and many tax-efficient allowances and exemptions…
Research: Financial stability could be the key to retirement happiness
While the saying might be “money can’t buy happiness”, research suggests that financial stability certainly plays a role in your overall wellbeing. In retirement, when you’re no longer earning a salary, finding a way to…
The compelling benefits of building a tailored financial plan
While you might have similar goals or circumstances to other people, a financial plan isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, a tailored financial plan that considers your needs and goals could help you get far more…
Behavioural finance: How established habits and experiences could affect your decisions
When you’re making financial decisions, it can be difficult to look at your options objectively. Indeed, factors like your past experiences and emotions may influence the conclusions you draw. Behavioural finance seeks to understand how…
8 practical tips for setting new year resolutions you’ll stick to
Have you made any new year resolutions yet? While many people start the new year with a goal in mind, not everyone sticks to their plans. In fact, a YouGov survey discovered that only 31%…
How creating a care fund could provide you with essential protection later in life
Rising life expectancy is good news but it could present some challenges, including making provisions for potentially needing additional help later in life. An Age UK report has highlighted how many people have unmet care…