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While it’s impossible to know what life has in store, longer life expectancies and rising expenses mean care costs now form an essential area of financial planning. Download our useful guide to find out what you need to know about planning for later-life care.

A hidden marginal tax rate that affects workers earning between £100,000 and £125,140 is often dubbed a “tax trap”, and research suggests it’s shaping career decisions. However, there are ways you might mitigate the additional tax charge.

The triple lock protects the spending power of your State Pension. Discover how the triple lock works, why it benefits retirees, and two more ways you could guard your retirement income from the effects of inflation.

With most unused pensions set to be liable for Inheritance Tax from 2027, more people are taking their tax-free lump sum early. Here are five questions to answer before deciding whether this is a suitable strategy for you.

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. Find out why.

Your investment style will shape how you choose your investments and manage them over the long term. The good news is that your style isn’t set in stone, and you can make positive changes so your approach to investing aligns with your strategy.

A comment that one often hears when discussing finances is that people are “bad with money”. Discover a two-step approach that could reframe how you think about your money behaviours and identify potential problems.

The UK’s film industry is booming, and there could be some hidden lessons for investors in its success. From taking advantage of tax incentives to building on success over a long-term time frame, you don’t have to be a film buff to learn from the strategic approach.

Next year, a significant change to how pensions are treated when calculating Inheritance Tax could mean more families become liable for the tax. Find out what you need to know to understand if your estate could be affected and how you might mitigate a potential bill.

The saying “money can’t buy happiness” is true. Wealth doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, but it could give you the freedom to focus on the things you enjoy and boost your wellbeing as a result.

Investing money can feel daunting because you can’t be sure what your returns will be or whether you’ll suffer a loss. While you can’t eliminate uncertainty from investing, there might be things you can do to overcome the fear of the unknown if it’s affecting your financial decisions.

Financial shocks can have a devastating effect on your short- and long-term finances. While you can’t remove the unexpected from your life, it is possible to be prepared, and a cashflow model could help you identify how.

Biases affect how you act, and the personal goals you’re working towards could distort how you perceive risk, rewards, and information. Indeed, the more important the goal is to you, the more likely it is that bias occurs.

Musician Ed Sheeran is unlikely to be the first person you think of when you want estate planning advice. However, he’s recently spoken about taking control of his legacy when he dies, including preparing a posthumous album titled ‘Eject’, which could provide some important lessons.

The last 12 months have been interesting for investors, with the market experiencing volatility. Discover some valuable insights from 2025.

Savvy singers and songwriters can generate an annual income by putting out a Christmas hit. As you shop for loved ones, you might want to think about how you can give a gift that could keep on giving too.

A report suggests that 6 in 10 over-45s are underestimating the cost of a care home by thousands of pounds. Understanding the expected costs and creating a care plan could ease stress for you and your family should you need support in the future.

Pension tax relief can significantly bolster your future retirement income. Here's why it's worth ensuring you've claimed all you're entitled to.

Spending money with purpose can improve your wellbeing. With International Day of Happiness taking place on 20 March 2026, now is the perfect time to think about how you want to use your wealth in a meaningful way, taking inspiration from renowned actor Michael Sheen.

Despite ups and downs throughout the year, 2025 proved to be a great year for the FTSE 100. The index was up 21.5% over the year. Find out what investments lessons you could learn from the FTSE’s performance.