Your Autumn Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement Almost four months after Labour won the general election, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her 2024 Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans for this tax year and beyond. Arguing that… read more
The art you must see to celebrate the National Gallery’s 200th anniversary Did you know that the National Gallery turns 200 this year? Originally founded in 1824, the museum in Trafalgar Square, London houses an impressive collection of over 2,300 paintings. Displaying… read more
How to beat the potential harmful effects of “loss aversion” on your wealth “Loss aversion” is a type of bias that could affect how you manage your finances. It’s a concept that was developed by renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who won a Nobel… read more
How to make the unexpected part of your financial plan When you set out how to reach your financial goals, you might think about the steps you need to take. Just as important could be considering how the unexpected might… read more
Investment market update: April 2024 Interest rates and inflation continued to affect markets around the world in April 2024. Read on to find out what else may have affected investment markets and your portfolio in… read more
How to calculate what’s “enough” when selling your business If you’re a business owner, selling your business might be a key part of your long-term finances. You may plan to use the sale proceeds to retire, provide greater financial… read more
4 compelling reasons you might want to consolidate your pension It’s been more than a decade since auto-enrolment was introduced, and now most workers automatically become members of their employer’s pension scheme. While more people saving for retirement is excellent… read more
All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget With one eye on a forthcoming general election, the chancellor has announced a Budget aimed at generating long-term growth, with “more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes”. read more
Your Spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement The 2024/25 tax year is just a month away, and chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his 2024 Spring Budget, outlining the government’s plans for the next fiscal year and beyond. read more
Guide: Everything you need to know about annuities when creating a retirement income When you retire, you will often have a range of choices available to you about how you access your pension. One such method is an annuity, which could… read more
Investment market update: January 2024 While a new year started, many of the key factors affecting economies and markets in January were the same as those in 2023, namely high levels of inflation and recession… read more
Meet the 2024 European Capitals of Culture Are you looking for travel destinations to add to your bucket list? Every year, the European Union (EU) names its European Capitals of Culture to bolster tourism in lesser-known cities… read more
