Your 2026 Autumn Budget update and what it means for you
The chancellor, John Healey, has delivered the 2026 Autumn Budget. It included wide-ranging changes that will affect people of every age and from all walks of life. Healey upheld many of Rachel Reeves’ commitments, including a pledge not…
Why gifting your home during your lifetime could be a mistake
With property prices rising across the UK, the home represents the single largest asset in the estate for many families. Indeed, research reported by Zoopla (17 July 2025) shows that the average UK home increased in value by…
5 potential red flags that could signal a scam that you shouldn’t ignore
Unfortunately, when you’re being targeted by a scam, it doesn’t come with a huge warning sign that’s impossible to miss, and it could mean you unwittingly fall for a fraudster’s tactics. Indeed, according to a Nationwide (25 September…
5 brilliant business lessons you could learn from George Cadbury
19 September marked the anniversary of George Cadbury’s birth in 1839, bringing with it a timely opportunity to reflect on one of the UK’s most influential business owners. When George and his brother, Richard, took over their father’s…
Don’t become a “used-to-be”
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 130 episodes…
Investment market update: September 2026
In September 2026, markets experienced some volatility due to conflict in the Middle East and the impact it had on energy prices. Discover other factors that may have affected the performance of your portfolio. Markets got off to…
5 simple ways to shift your mindset to embrace a slow pace
When you’re busy dealing with work, loved ones, and your social life, it can sometimes feel as though there’s always something else you need to be doing. This makes National Self-Care Week – which runs from 16 to…
How to rethink ageing and build a positive mindset
In western societies, ageing is often seen as a negative experience that people try to delay or deny as long as possible. Just think about the number of ads and social media posts you’ve seen recently advertising products…
The psychology behind investment mistakes
Have you ever made an investment mistake? Looking back at what led to the mistake could help you identify potential triggers that might prevent you from repeating the error. When you first think about why an investment decision…
The benefits of financial pruning
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 130 episodes…
