Your 2026 Autumn Budget update and what it means for you
The chancellor, John Healey, has delivered the 2026 Autumn Budget. It included wide-ranging changes that will affect people of every age and from all walks of life.
The autumn reset: 7 ways to embrace a slower pace of living
As International Stress Awareness Week and National Self-Care Week both fall in November, this is a good time to turn your thoughts to looking after yourself as the colder, darker days begin.
3 effective ways to diversify your savings and investments
Diversification is often seen as the main ingredient of a well-balanced savings and investments portfolio. It can help to mitigate risk, help your money withstand market volatility, and create opportunities for growth.
It’s not the years, it’s the mileage: 3 ways retirement planning is about more than age
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark was released a rather unbelievable 45 years ago, introducing us to the eponymous hero with his now-famous hat, whip, and fear of snakes.
6 of the best independent bookshops in the local area
Supporting an independent bookshop is great for them, bringing them some business which may otherwise go to the high-street chains.
5 compelling reasons to consider taking out income protection and critical illness cover
Protection is the foundation of your financial plan, ensuring that you can still live your desired lifestyle and achieve important goals, even when things take an unexpected turn.
How could a trust support your estate plan?
Estate planning is a crucial part of your financial plan, particularly as changes to pensions and frozen tax thresholds could mean your loved ones are more likely to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) in the future.
7 of the best afternoon tea venues in the local area
Afternoon tea is hugely popular, turning simple tea, sandwiches, and cakes into a special experience.
The new ISA rules that could trigger a 22% tax charge
ISAs are one of the most popular ways to save and invest wealth in a tax-efficient manner, as interest and returns generated are usually free from Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and Dividend Tax.
Worried about making lifetime gifts? Here’s how financial planning could help
Estate planning forms an important part of your financial strategy, as you establish how you’d like to distribute your assets after you’re gone. This can help your loved ones avoid paying a large Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill or could even...
