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How past efforts and losses might affect your decisions today
Have you ever made a decision to continue with a course of action based on what you’ve already put into it? This
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4 tricks that could help you curb potentially harmful impulses
Everyone has made an impulsive financial decision that they end up regretting later. While these hasty decisions might feel right when you
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Investment market update: February 2025
After reading headlines throughout February, you might be expecting a gloomy investment outlook. Yet, despite threats of trade wars and uncertainty around
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The surprising ways you could boost endorphin production
Endorphins are the body’s feel-good hormone, and it is released by your brain in response to pain or stress. While most people
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How to reduce your Capital Gains Tax bill in 2025
A combination of rising rates and panic ahead of the current government’s first Autumn Budget has led to HRMC collecting a record
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3 retirement financial shocks that could affect your finances
Those who have retired or are nearing the milestone are consistently overlooking the risk of financial shocks when compared to other generations,
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Why ongoing financial advice could ease your mental load
Handling finances is a part of life and something that most people do, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t stressful. Indeed, many
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How financial planning could help you overcome decision paralysis
How long do you leave essential tasks on your to-do list? If you’ve put off tasks because they feel overwhelming, you’re not
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Investment market update: January 2025
Concerns around potential trade wars following President Trump’s inauguration weighed on investment markets in January 2025, but there was positive news too.
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5 practical tips for staying healthy in your 50s and beyond
Getting older unfortunately might mean getting used to new limitations. However, making healthy lifestyle changes can improve your quality of life no
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State Pension: Everything you need to know in 2025/26
For many pensioners, the State Pension provides a foundation to build their retirement income. Whether you’re already claiming the State Pension or
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5 ways financial planning could help you emotionally prepare for retirement
While financial challenges often come up when those nearing retirement are asked about their concerns, emotional obstacles could be just as important.