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Eight types of financial scams to be aware of
Fraudsters use a variety of approaches to convince you to part with your money. Here are 8 financial scams you should be aware of. 1....


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It’s time for a fresh look at your finances – where should you start in 2025?
The start of a new year presents a great opportunity to set out your goals and aspirations for the coming 12 months. For others, it can...


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Regular Investing
5 ways saving little and often could help you grow your wealth When it comes to investing your money, making small regular investments...

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Is drawdown right for you? 2 important questions to consider
If you have a defined contribution pension, you can access your retirement savings in a variety of ways. One of those options is drawdown...


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A better year ahead for gilts
With a recession looming, UK government bonds (gilts) should deliver positive returns in 2023 following a challenging year of...


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Regularly review your mortgage
It’s important to regularly review your mortgage. If necessary, you may want to transfer to a new deal or a different lender when you...

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Be your own boss of your finances as well as your business.
Pension Planning for the Self-Employed There are 4.8 million self-employed people in the UK and only a third have any kind of pension...


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What is an SVR mortgage and why might you end up with one?
Sarah has never overstretched herself when it comes to money. After paying her monthly bills, she’s always had a bit left over. So, when...


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First steps to investing
There is no right time to begin investing but there are some decisions to make that could affect your returns. If you are 7 years old and...


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Myths About Retirement
When it comes to retirement, there are some ideas that can turn out to be quite different when you examine them closely. We explore five...


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What is capital gains tax?
If you’re selling certain assets of high value or a second property, you’ll probably have to pay capital gains tax on your profits....

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Time vs Timing
When it comes to investing, you might have heard that time in the market is better than timing the market. Time in the market is another...


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Talking about money
While, for many, discussions about money can be extremely uncomfortable, experts have long stressed the best approach to financial issues...


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Getting Mortgage Ready
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a second-stepper or further up the housing ladder, buying a home is always a big move and can feel a...


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The not-quite post-pandemic Budget
The central theme of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget was greater investment in UK PLC as part of the government’s long term...


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Autumn 2021 Budget: what’s coming up?
The communication teams at the Treasury have been busy in the run up to the Autumn Budget on Wednesday. After a weekend that, according...


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Markets reflect uncertainty over Delta variant
The pandemic continued to unsettle global financial markets during August. August turned into a month of highs and lows for markets,...


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How to plan for inheritance tax
Following the news that thousands more people are expected to pay the standard 40% inheritance tax this year because of the effects of...


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Time to consolidate your pensions?
Employer pensions can accumulate as we change jobs, and it’s easy to lose track of how much each one contains. We explore what you need...


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Unlocking the value in your home
The number of people using equity release schemes fell last year as older homeowners grew more cautious. Older homeowners seemed to be...
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