This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing and has written more than 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. Ask small business owners when they plan to sell their business, and
Read moreThe number of people celebrating their 100th birthday in the UK is on the rise. As life expectancy continues to increase, it is more important than ever to plan financially for a 100-year life. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 16,600 centenarians in 2024 – double the number in 2004 (21
Read moreGetting the most out of your retirement and reaching your goals requires careful planning. But as we all know, life doesn’t always go to plan. If you decide you want to retire sooner than originally planned – whether due to circumstances beyond your control, a health crisis, or a simple change of heart – a
Read moreIn February 2026, ongoing uncertainty around trade tariffs and concerns about the impact of AI adoption on business profits affected the markets. Read on to discover some of the factors that may have affected your investment portfolio. Please note: The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and
Read morePeople often focus on maintaining their health as they age. They might set goals to stay active or eat well. However, there’s one area that you might have overlooked – joint health. Your joints play a crucial role in everyday mobility, comfort, and independence. Poor joint health can limit your lifestyle as you age, yet
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Fewer than 1 in 5 UK adults are “adequately” protected from health and financial shocks, according to Cover Magazine (4 March 2026). This means families could be more vulnerable to shocks and face the consequences of being unable to meet financial commitments. A financial or health shock could have long-term implications for your finances. For
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Research suggests awareness of cryptoassets is on the rise. As they continue to feature in headlines and be discussed on social media, this could lead to the fear of missing out (FOMO) pushing more people to invest. According to a survey conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), 91% of people are aware of cryptoassets,
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Women in the UK are falling behind on their pension savings. Pensions Age (February 2026) reports that women aged 30 to 45 have £36,000 less saved for retirement than men, on average. Numerous factors are contributing to this gender pension gap. Not only are women paid 14.9% less than men on average, but they’re also
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