Pubs have been at the heart of British life for centuries, offering a warm place to have a meal and a drink after a busy day at work. Data reported by Statista reveals that there were 45,000 pubs across the country in 2024. However, among those thousands, only a few can boast histories stretching back […]
You may be diligently saving a nest egg for children or grandchildren. Yet, without financial education, your efforts might not be as useful as you expect. Research suggests many children aren’t receiving sufficient financial education at school, leaving them ill-equipped to manage their finances as adults. Financial education was added to the national curriculum in […]
The arrival of the colder months means preparing for Christmas, thinking about your new year resolutions, and planning to battle illnesses. Whether you’re ill for a few days or you’re diagnosed with a long-term condition, needing to take time off work can have a financial impact. While you can’t predict when you’ll fall ill, there […]
An estate plan sets out how you’d like your assets to be managed and distributed during your life and when you pass away. It often involves thinking about difficult topics, such as what your funeral preferences or who you’d like to receive heirloom possessions. Once you’ve created an estate plan, it can be tempting to […]
What’s the most important factor affecting the performance of your investments? Your mind might jump to the ups and downs of the market, and they do have an effect. When share prices rise, so too will the value of your portfolio. However, the markets aren’t the starting point of a successful investment: your mindset is. […]
Last month, you read about how retirement is changing, with almost half of workers aged over 50 exploring phasing into retirement. There are plenty of reasons why more people are considering a gradual retirement, including the emotional and financial benefits this option could offer. A gradual retirement could help you retain a sense of purpose […]
As the weather starts to get warmer, you might be dreaming of a day at the beach. Although we can’t guarantee sunshine in the UK this summer, we can promise that there is a beach to suit everyone’s needs. Read on to discover nine of the best beaches in the UK. Blue Flag beaches These […]
Richard Osman’s books about the Thursday Murder Club, a team of detective octogenarians, have sold millions of copies, and the team are set to hit the small screen in August. But Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce, and Ibrahim aren’t just providing entertainment; they could offer valuable retirement lessons as well. But don’t panic – solving murders in […]
Achieving “financial freedom” is an aspiration many people have. Yet, it can mean different things to each person and is influenced by other lifestyle goals, so defining how to measure it for you could help you turn it into a reality. Securing financial freedom so you can retire with confidence is a common goal. A […]
When a 1920s ad referred to compound interest as “the eighth wonder of the world”, the quote was left unattributed. But that didn’t stop it from becoming synonymous with the celebrated physicist, Albert Einstein. The link was likely intended to lend credibility to a statement that at first glance seems bold. And yet, compounding could […]
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