4 ways that money can make you happy
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…
5 practical tips for staying healthy in your 50s and beyond
Getting older unfortunately might mean getting used to new limitations. However, making healthy lifestyle changes can improve your quality of life no matter what age you start at. So, instead of staying stuck in your ways, read on…
Looking beyond the numbers when using a cashflow model
A cashflow model is a valuable tool that lets you understand how the value of your estate and individual assets might change in the future. But, to get the most out of it, you need to look beyond…
How to stop following the investment crowd and stick to your strategy
We’re only weeks into 2025, and it’s already been one filled with market volatility and uncertainty. At times like this, being part of a crowd might feel comforting, but following the investment decisions of others could lead to…
5 interesting insights into the science of sleep
This year, World Sleep Day will take place on the 14 March. The event encourages you to prioritise your sleep and learn more about the incredible biological process that you spend around a third of our life taking…
Behavioural finance: The effect emotions could have on your financial decisions
While you might intend to make your financial decisions based on facts, emotions creeping in from time to time is normal. Recognising when emotions might be influencing your judgement could mean you’re better able to evaluate what’s right…
Investment market update: January 2025
Concerns around potential trade wars following President Trump’s inauguration weighed on investment markets in January 2025, but there was positive news too. Read on to discover some of the factors that may have affected the performance of your…
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,…
Investment market update: December 2024
Political instability in Europe and further afield affected investment markets in December. Read on to find out what other factors may have influenced your investment returns at the end of 2024. Remember to focus on your long-term goals…
Research: Financial stability could be the key to retirement happiness
While the saying might be “money can’t buy happiness”, research suggests that financial stability certainly plays a role in your overall wellbeing. In retirement, when you’re no longer earning a salary, finding a way to create financial stability…
