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Once again, US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have affected investment markets throughout April 2025 and could have far-reaching implications over the coming months. Indeed, UN Trade and Development now predicts that…

Reports suggest the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is encouraging lenders to consider ways to make mortgages more accessible and ease “stress testing”. If you’re a first-time buyer, looking to move up the…

When you’re creating an estate plan, there are a lot of areas you might need to include, from considering tax liability to naming your beneficiaries. It’s an important part of your financial…

A decade ago, the introduction of Pension Freedoms shook up retirement planning and gave retirees more options than ever. Before 2015, if you had a defined contribution (DC) pension, the common route…

Financial protection could provide you with a cash boost when you need it most, and there’s more than one type to consider. Last month, you read why financial protection provides a crucial…

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He has written more than 115 episodes of the…

An interest-only mortgage could help you manage your budget more effectively, but it can also present a challenge when your existing deal expires. You might be wondering what your options are and…

When you’re taking out a new mortgage deal, one of the key questions to answer is: do I want a fixed- or variable-rate mortgage? There isn’t a straightforward answer to the question.…

An incoming change to the way pensions will be taxed when they’re inherited might mean you’re rethinking how you use your pension. Before you dive into updating your retirement plan, it’s important…

When people think about financial wellbeing, they often link it to frugality or building wealth. Yet, an effective financial plan isn’t always about that, sometimes, it might make sense to spend more.…