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The financial wellbeing equation

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also 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. Financial wellbeing is a subject that looks at all aspects of the relationship

5 practical tasks that could help you get more out of your pension in 2025

If it’s been some time since you reviewed your pension, going through these practical tasks could help you get more out of your retirement savings in 2025. As retirement could be years away, it’s easy for your pension to slip off your list of priorities. In fact, a survey from The People’s Pension (29.05.2024)suggests that

Fiscal drag: How threshold and allowance freezes affect you

Despite intense speculation that the Labour government would slash tax allowances and exemptions, many are set to remain the same in the 2025/26 tax year. While that might seem like something to celebrate, fiscal drag could mean your tax liability increases in real terms. To maintain allowances and exemptions in real terms, the government would

5 useful allowances and exemptions that will reset at the end of the tax year

Using allowances and exemptions could reduce your overall tax bill and help you get more out of your money. On 5 April 2025, the current tax year will end, and many tax-efficient allowances and exemptions will reset. So, here are five that you may want to consider using before the 2025/26 tax year starts. 1.

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4 spooky books that are perfect for autumn reading

Autumn is the perfect time of year to curl up under a blanket by the fire with a good book. As the nights draw in and Halloween approaches, there’s nothing quite like a story that sends a delicious shiver down your spine and adrenaline pumping through your veins. Whether you’re a fearless horror fan, a

What to consider before making crypto part of your financial plan

Cryptoassets may not be regulated financial products, so please be aware that trading them carries a considerable amount of risk for your capital. Cryptocurrencies are also not covered by existing consumer protection laws and are not suitable for the majority of investors. Crypto is slowly becoming more mainstream, but it remains a high-risk investment. While

3 ways business owners could plan for the unexpected

It can be easy to overlook your own financial security if you’re focused on your business. However, if you’re relying on your business to deliver an income, it’s important to take steps that could improve your financial security. If you haven’t already taken these steps, it’s worth considering whether they should form part of your