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10 luxury advent calendars perfect for celebrating the festive season

Advent calendars don’t have to be filled with chocolate. If you’re looking for a unique present for your loved ones or a treat for yourself, a luxury Advent calendar could be perfect. …
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Financial Planning

2 key Budget announcements that may affect your financial plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the new Labour government’s first Budget on 30 October 2024. Amid the announcements were key changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT) that could affect…
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Financial Planning

4 valuable ways lifetime cashflow forecasting could give you financial confidence

Lifetime cashflow forecasting is a core part of financial planning that could help you understand how your future may look. It could provide essential information that means you’re able to feel confident…
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5 smart reasons why retirement planning should start in your 30s and 40s

If you’re working and contributing to your pension, you might think you don’t need to do any more retirement planning just yet. However, seeking retirement advice in your 30s and 40s could…
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The pros and cons of buying a new-build property

When you’re buying a property, you have a lot of decisions to make. One you might be weighing up is whether a new-build is the right option for you.  New-build homes often…
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Mortgages

Interest rates are predicted to fall to 3% next year and could slash mortgage repayments

There could be good news on the horizon for mortgage holders. Experts are predicting that the Bank of England (BoE) will gradually reduce the base interest rate over the next 12 months,…
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Your Autumn Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

Almost four months after Labour won the general election, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her 2024 Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans for this tax year and beyond. Arguing that the July…
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Guide: The surprising benefits of choosing a “living legacy” for your loved ones

Leaving wealth behind for your loved ones may be a priority when developing your financial plan. After all, you’ll likely want to see your family thrive and an inheritance could help them…
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Investment market update: September 2024

Economic data suggesting some developed countries, including the US, could fall into a recession continued to affect investment markets in September 2024. Read on to discover other factors that may have affected…
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Guide: Your retirement choices: How to generate an income in later life

Retirement on your terms is likely to be one of the key elements of your financial plan. So, as you approach or reach retirement, now is the time for you to start…
Guides

Guide: 10 incredible destinations to add to your bucket list

Seeing more of the world makes up many people’s bucket lists. Whether you want to be left in awe of natural sights, immerse yourself in a different culture, or see a historic…
Guides

Financial wellbeing: 6 ways to help you make better financial decisions

Humans are hard-wired to make poor financial decisions. It’s just in our DNA. Financial wellbeing is a broad topic, covering all aspects of the relationship between money and our long-term happiness. It…
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