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4 red flags that could be signs of a scam and what you need to know about them
Each year in June, Citizens Advice runs a two-week scam awareness campaign, aptly named “Scam Awareness Fortnight”. The organisation hopes

Received an inheritance? Here’s why you should consider boosting your pension
After receiving an inheritance, it can be difficult to know how to use it. You may still be grieving the

7 simple steps you can take right now to improve your financial engagement
How engaged with your finances are you? A survey suggests that millions of Brits aren’t actively managing their finances and

Estate planning: 3 crucial steps that could protect your later years
Estate planning is an important part of your financial plan. Not only does it ensure your assets are passed on

Guide: 10 really fab things the Beatles can teach you about successful financial planning
60 years ago, the Beatles celebrated their first UK number one single – ‘From Me to You’. The Fab Four

Financial wellbeing: 4 steps to creating a financial wellbeing plan
While growing wealth is often an important part of a financial plan, understanding how you can use your money to

All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget
Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”. The announcements

Your spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government’s aims to halve inflation,

Your guide to pension consolidation: The pros and cons you need to know
Do you have multiple pensions? It could make it difficult to manage your pension savings during your working life and

Investment market update: January 2023
Investors should expect further volatility in the markets in 2023, experts suggest.Economies around the world are facing recession due to

Do you want to unlock property wealth? Read the essentials you need to know first
The number of homeowners turning to equity release to boost their finances is on the rise. While accessing property wealth

Identity theft: Discover 5 useful tips to protect yourself as cases double
A survey from Nationwide suggests that many people aren’t being as diligent at guarding their personal information as they should