Going through a divorce can be incredibly emotionally challenging, but it may also represent the beginning of a new phase of your life. When starting a new chapter, it’s important to consider your financial plan, review your goals, and prepare for any challenges you might face in the future. This could be especially true during a divorce as the process …

Political instability in Europe and further afield affected investment markets in December. Read on to find out what other factors may have influenced your investment returns at the end of 2024. Remember to focus on your long-term goals when assessing the performance of your investments. The value of your assets rising and falling is part of investing. What’s important is …

Using allowances and exemptions could reduce your overall tax bill and help you get more out of your money. On 5 April 2025, the current tax year will end, and many tax-efficient allowances and exemptions will reset. So, here are five that you may want to consider using before the 2025/26 tax year starts. 1. ISA allowance ISAs provide a …

While the saying might be “money can’t buy happiness”, research suggests that financial stability certainly plays a role in your overall wellbeing. In retirement, when you’re no longer earning a salary, finding a way to create financial stability could be a vital part of building a lifestyle that allows you to enjoy the next stage of your life. Legal & …

While you might have similar goals or circumstances to other people, a financial plan isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, a tailored financial plan that considers your needs and goals could help you get far more out of it. For instance, one goal might be to ensure you’re financially secure in retirement. It’s likely to be something many other people are …

Emotions can affect how you feel about different scenarios and your response to them, including when you’re making financial decisions. Improving your emotional resilience could mean you’re better equipped to handle stressful situations. Read on to discover why and how it might support your financial goals. Emotional resilience simply refers to your ability to adapt to and deal with stressful …

When you’re making financial decisions, it can be difficult to look at your options objectively. Indeed, factors like your past experiences and emotions may influence the conclusions you draw. Behavioural finance seeks to understand how people make financial decisions and what factors influence them. Understanding some aspects of this area of study could help you identify when you’re making choices …

It’s not hard to argue that winter is a magical period. In northern hemisphere countries like here in the UK, it’s the time of year when cities sparkle with festive lighting, snow dusts dramatic landscapes, and much of the globe slows down to celebrate what is really important to them. While some people might enjoy spending this time at home …

On 5 November 2024, US citizens voted for their next president, and the election had a knock-on effect on investment markets and business prospects around the world. Republican Party nominee Donald Trump will serve a second term as president of the US. Trump has previously spoken about imposing harsh import tariffs, including a tariff of up to 60% on goods …

As 2025 approaches, you might be looking for ways to fill your calendar with fun experiences for you and your friends or family. Luckily, there’s an exciting array of events happening across the UK next year. From popular sporting events like the British Grand Prix to the anniversary events for iconic locations such as The National Railway Museum, there is …