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The surprising money lesson you could discover in the pages of The Great Gatsby
Whether you analysed the text in school or have watched the film, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the tantalising story of
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Why investor fear and anxiety play a role in market volatility
2025 has already been eventful for investors. Many factors are influencing market volatility, and one cause you might have overlooked is the
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5 strategies that could help you avoid running out of money in retirement
Worrying about your finances in retirement could dampen your excitement as you start the next chapter of your life. As you’ll often
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4 reasons to remain calm amid market volatility and uncertainty
Geopolitical tensions have led to a bumpy start to 2025 for investors. If you’re worried about volatility and what it might mean
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Why you should make registering a Lasting Power of Attorney a priority
Data released by Scotland’s largest health board has highlighted the potential challenges families could face if a loved one doesn’t have a
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Half of adults reconsidering their retirement plans ahead of 2027 Inheritance Tax changes
An incoming change to the way pensions will be taxed when they’re inherited might mean you’re rethinking how you use your pension.
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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,