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Many of us will experience periods of stress in our lifetime. Whether it’s short-lived or more prolonged, some level of stress is perhaps an inevitable part of life. In fact, a study cited by Priory Group (16 September 2026) found that 74% of UK adults became so...

Running a successful business can be incredibly rewarding, but ensuring your hard-earned profits translate into personal wealth can be challenging. Indeed, this exercise requires careful, ongoing planning, and some entrepreneurs spend so much time managing their...

It’s entirely normal for your personal circumstances and priorities to change over time. A will created a decade ago – or even just a few years ago – may no longer accurately reflect your current family structure, financial goals, or life situation. As these...

Flexible pension withdrawals have reached record levels since Pension Freedoms were introduced in 2015. While total control over your retirement fund can be liberating, it places the onus on you to ensure you’re managing your finances responsibly. UK retirees rely...

Buying a home can take years of saving and may even require support from parents or grandparents. This often makes it quite challenging for younger people to get onto the property ladder. Now, however, the government intends to introduce a new “First-Time Buyer ISA”...

With property prices rising across the UK, the home represents the single largest asset in the estate for many families. Indeed, research reported by Zoopla (17 July 2025) shows that the average UK home increased in value by 20% between 2020 and 2025. That being the...

In September 2026, markets experienced some volatility due to conflict in the Middle East and the impact it had on energy prices. Discover other factors that may have affected the performance of your portfolio. Markets got off to a weak start on 1 September. A global...

In just a few years, AI has transformed how we approach tasks both at work and in our personal lives. While using AI could save you valuable time in some areas, it could pose risks in others, including when you’re writing or updating your will. Your will sets out who...

Retirement is a major life event that most people spend years planning and looking forward to. And yet, research by Moneybox (3 July 2026) reveals that 43% of over-55s have never discussed their retirement finances with anyone, and just 44% have spoken about them to...

A growing number of families are financially supporting their children or grandchildren as they navigate adulthood. A financial plan could help you understand the impact on your finances now and in the future.  Stagnant wages, the rising cost of living, and...