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Be scam aware

August 7, 2020

Several UK bodies, including the Bank of England, National Crime Agency and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have warned people to be particularly vigilant about scams, many of which are targeting vulnerable people, such as those who have lost their jobs or are under greater [...]

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For that sense of wellbeing – spring clean your finances

April 9, 2020

In an attempt to understand the connection between wellbeing and wealth, a recent survey¹ asked people how they think and feel about their financial health. HOW IS THE NATION’S FINANCIAL HEALTH? In the UK, 45% of respondents said that money is a major cause of stress; [...]

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University challenge of digs and tuition

February 20, 2020

In recent years it has become more widely accepted that university isn’t the only route to satisfying and rewarding employment. Apprenticeships and vocational training are among the other paths available; and there are many instances of success in business by those who entered a workplace [...]

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Tone up your finances in 2020

January 21, 2020

As we face the year ahead with great anticipation, thoughts of resolutions, often centred around lifestyle improvements and healthy living, usually feature high on our to-do lists. It’s all too easy to overlook the resolution to take stock and refocus on your finances. A new [...]

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Financial resolutions for a prosperous New Year

January 21, 2020

The New Year period is a common time for people to take stock of their finances and make resolutions designed to boost their financial wellbeing. And a new study has found the likelihood of success in this area is heavily linked to receiving professional advice [...]

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Trusts – not just the preserve of the rich and famous

October 24, 2019

Today, you don’t have to be incredibly rich for your family to benefit from the creation of a trust. They can offer long-term asset protection and have a variety of uses as part of financial planning strategies. A family trust can help protect your family’s [...]

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Beware of scammers impersonating HMRC

October 24, 2019

Scammers are making threatening calls pretending to be from HMRC¹ and saying if the victim doesn’t pay out thousands of pounds immediately, they will be arrested. This is a particularly unpleasant scam, and more than 60,000 calls are reported to have been made in the six [...]

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Saving £2,880 a year could provide a retirement windfall for your child

October 24, 2019

Planning ahead and starting early can really help when it comes to building up wealth for children. Current pension rules, which could change in the future, allow a parent to put up to £2,880 a year into a pension for a child. Tax relief means [...]