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How to assess your affordability when taking out a mortgage
As house prices reach record highs, assessing affordability when you’re buying is more important than ever. It can help you search for properties within your budget and ensure your long-term finances are secure. Over the [...]
5 practical reasons you should create a financial plan with your partner
Money and financial goals are still sometimes viewed as taboo subjects, even within relationships. If you’ve been putting off conversations about finances, creating a plan together could have many benefits. Talk Money Week takes place [...]
The UK ranks 19th globally for retirement security. Here’s why and what you can do
How do you think retirement in the UK compares to other countries? According to a report in the Telegraph, the UK ranks 19th, falling behind the likes of Australia, Germany, and Ireland. Read on to [...]
Before you increase pension withdrawals as the cost of living rises, here’s what you need to consider
As the cost of living rises, you may be considering increasing how much you withdraw from your pension. While it could solve short-term challenges, it’s important that you think about how it could affect your [...]
Why it’s important to remain calm amid continuing economic uncertainty
It would be fair to say that the recent “mini-Budget” ended up being anything but. A series of tax cuts, the reversal of both the National Insurance increase and a planned Corporation Tax rise, and [...]
Investment market update: June 2022
Rising inflation and concerns about recession risks continue to place pressure on households and affect economies around the world. The World Bank has slashed its 2022 global growth forecasts from 4.1% to 2.9%. The organisation [...]
