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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 cash...

For first-time buyers, getting on the property ladder is rarely easy. Discover three financial lessons to share with the next generation when looking to buy a home....

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 mi...

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 un...

Once you’ve set out your investment goal and strategy, what comes next? Often, it’s time to test an important investment skill – your patience. With investment strategies usually co...

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 mi...

On 5 April 2026, the current tax year will end, and the new one will start the following day. Making a note of the deadline in your calendar could help you make the most of tax brea...

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 f...

There’s more to being a successful investor than following the latest market trends and tips. Setting out a strategy that’s right for you could allow you to balance risk and goals. ...

A new review has established that financial literacy education needs to be improved, from primary level through to post-16 education. Find out how children learn at different ages, ...

When chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Budget in November 2025, you might have breathed a sigh of relief that Income Tax rates weren’t increasing. However, fiscal drag could st...