Having a stable income when you retire could give you the independence to enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life after work. Indeed, a July 2023 survey by Legal & General found that 94% of UK adults said that financial security was their most important retirement dream. Your State Pension, along with other savings and investments, […]
Are you a glass-half-full person? While some people dismiss optimism as naivety or a tendency to overlook the challenges of life, research suggests that those who seek out the positives could benefit from improved wellbeing. Research gathered by CNN in September 2025 found that people who have a positive, happy outlook live longer. Indeed, a […]
In September 2025, Action Fraud warned pension savers must remain vigilant as more than £17.5 million was lost to pension fraud in 2024 – roughly £48,000 every single day. Read on to find out how scammers could try to get their hands on your retirement savings, and the warning signs to watch out for. While […]
Increasingly, UK savers are losing track of their pensions. In October 2024, research by Pensions UK found that the total value of lost pension pots had risen by 60% since 2018. Losing track of your pensions can be costly. Across the 3.3 million pension pots considered lost, the average fund value is £9,470 – rising […]
When markets experience volatility, even the most level-headed investor can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Read on to find out why volatility can trigger financial biases and how these might affect you. For the average investor, it’s important to take a long-term approach. While returns cannot be guaranteed, investing over a […]
Everyone is affected by bias when they’re making decisions. However, while some choices will have little effect on your future, financial decisions could significantly affect your long-term security. When it comes to money, you ideally want to focus on logic and long-term goals rather than acting on biases. Financial bias refers to the unconscious tendencies […]
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 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. We all care what people think of us. This is only natural. […]
People often speak about taking steps to improve or maintain their health as they age. But there’s one important aspect that often gets overlooked – your hearing. Hearing often naturally deteriorates as you age. Indeed, according to May 2024 data from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), hearing loss affects 41.7% of […]
It’s not too late to book a holiday to explore a new destination in 2025. In fact, the colder months could be the perfect time to jet off to admire incredible winter vistas. If you need some winter destination inspiration, here are five options that could leave you in awe. 1. Dolomites, Italy The Italian […]
A June 2025 article by Today’s Wills & Probate revealed a 25% rise in people dying without a valid will between 2020/21 and 2023/24. If writing your will is something you haven’t tackled yet, it could mean your assets are distributed in a way that doesn’t align with your wishes. If you die without a […]
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