Passing assets to your loved ones during your lifetime could have many benefits. Yet, that doesn’t mean it’s simple, and you might experience emotional challenges even if you’re sure it’s the right thing to do in your circumstances.  According to an FTAdviser article (29 July 2026), 7 in 10 people believe financial support should be […]

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing and has written more than 130 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast.  Picture the scene: You’re at a party. One of the reasons you […]

When you imagine your retirement, you may picture yourself taking long walks in the countryside, travelling to new places, or playing with your grandchildren.  Yet your ability to enjoy these moments depends on a factor that rarely gets the attention it deserves – your physical mobility.  In mainstream fitness, the spotlight often falls on weight, […]

When you’re remortgaging, the value of your home could be just as important as the amount you need to borrow. In fact, it could help you secure a better mortgage deal.  The value of your home might have increased more than you expect. According to Land Registry data (1 August 2026), between July 2021 and […]