Student loans have recently featured in headlines. Find out what’s causing the debate, how your family might be affected, and some ways you could support students or graduates. Amid growing backlash about student loans from graduates, the government has launched an inquiry. According to the BBC (12 March 2026), the Treasury Committee will look at […]

The current situation in the Middle East has led to market volatility. While it might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events have affected investor behaviour could be useful. At the end of February 2026, the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, which have further escalated. The uncertainty […]

How your brain works can affect how you view wealth and different assets. For many, this can mean cash feels like a safer option than alternatives, but it’s not always the right one. Indeed, sometimes choosing to hold cash could mean you miss growth opportunities. 3 reasons why cash might feel like the “safe” option […]

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Bookas well as The Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing and has written more than 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. There is one absolute certainty in life: there will be change. Sometimes these […]