How do you become a better investor? It’s a skill, and like any other skill, it can be improved by forming positive habits and expanding your knowledge. Yet, many people think successful investors are born with the skills they need. According to an Aviva survey (26 May 2026), 61% of respondents think some people are […]
Investing is often as much about emotions as it is about numbers. One emotion that might affect how you invest at times is fear. Learning how fear influences investment decisions and how to master it could support your long-term success. Fear could strike investors in multiple ways There’s more than one form that fear can […]
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. Once upon a time, there was a man who had come into […]
Thinking about life after you finish work usually involves planning for your retirement. This means considering how to enjoy your hard-earned wealth, perhaps by travelling, spending time with friends and family, or treating yourself to something you’ve always dreamt of having, such as a new car or the holiday of a lifetime. However, there is […]
On 8 May 2026, Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday. A longtime protector of and advocate for our planet’s wildlife, even in older age, he maintains a profound passion for nature and a drive to change the world for the better. Over the years, he has imparted his wisdom, worldviews, and personal philosophy through […]
For many UK business owners, retirement planning takes a back seat to growing the business itself. Indeed, according to Financial Planning Today (27 April 2026), 3 in 10 business owners have no pension at all. When you’re focused on managing cash flow, staff, and profits, it’s easy to assume the eventual sale of your business […]
The triple lock increases the State Pension year-on-year to protect pensioners from the effects of inflation. Learn how the triple lock works, how it benefits retirees, and two additional strategies you might use to mitigate the effect of inflation on your personal pension wealth alongside your State Pension. The triple lock ensures your State Pension […]
Financial worries are common, but engaging with your finances and creating a long-term plan could ease stress. According to research from Virgin Money (1 October 2025), 89% of people in the UK experience money worries, and a third said they experience this regularly. Financial concerns can spill into other areas of your life. If you’re […]
Retirement is a significant life transition. Some of the financial habits that served you well during your working life might no longer suit your retirement lifestyle. Sticking to your current financial habits could mean you miss out on opportunities to enjoy your retirement, or even mean you risk using up your savings too soon. Read […]
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. A comment that one often hears when discussing finances is that people […]
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