How financial planning could give you the confidence to spend more
Financial planning isn’t just about saving. It’s about giving you the control and confidence to spend, too, enjoying today and preparing for tomorrow.
Financial planning isn’t just about saving. It’s about giving you the control and confidence to spend, too, enjoying today and preparing for tomorrow.
Phasing into retirement could offer emotional benefits by helping you retain your sense of purpose and social connections. In addition, it could support your long-term finances. Find out more about the benefits of retiring gradually.
A financial plan is rarely only focused on the person making it. In fact, for many people, a successful financial plan will have a positive ripple effect, so the benefits are felt by their family too. Find out how your financial plan could support your loved ones.
Despite disappointing economic data in the UK and further afield, there was positive news for investors during September 2025, including a rise in markets. Find out what factors might have influenced the performance of your investment portfolio.
Scammers stole more than £17.5 million from pensions in 2024, according to Action Fraud. The organisation has identified two prevalent ways criminals are targeting their victims. Find out more about the warning signs you should be aware of.
Have you accumulated multiple pensions over the years? Discover three reasons why consolidating your pension funds could boost your retirement income, and key downsides to consider.
When markets experience volatility, even level-headed investors can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Discover some of the ways financial bias might affect your decisions when the value of your portfolio rises or falls.
Everyone is affected by bias when they’re making decisions. However, while some choices will have little effect on your future, financial decisions could significantly affect your long-term security. So, here are five signs that financial bias might be affecting your choices.
Almost half of workers aged over 50 are already phasing into retirement or would like to do so in the future. Find out why a gradual approach to retirement could be attractive, along with some of the options that could allow you to do so.
Your midlife can be an exciting time. It might also present some new challenges, such as retirement planning with a partner or supporting elderly relatives. Arranging a financial midlife MOT could help you overcome obstacles and feel more confident as you prepare for the next chapter.