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The 2025 World Happiness Report has been released, and this year, it has highlighted the importance of social connections and giving back to your community. The World Happiness Report assesses the current state of happiness around the world, and this year’s edition...

Achieving “financial freedom” is an aspiration many people have. Yet, it can mean different things to each person and is influenced by other lifestyle goals, so defining how to measure it for you could help you turn it into a reality. Securing financial freedom so you...

A Junior ISA (JISA) is often an effective way for parents to start putting money aside for their children to help them reach their goals when they reach adulthood. One important question parents need to consider is: Should the money be held in a Cash JISA or invested...

The average age of a first-time buyer in the UK has steadily been rising as house prices present affordability challenges, and there are plenty of people who step onto the property ladder later in life. According to July 2024 data from the Yorkshire Building Society,...

Richard Osman’s books about the Thursday Murder Club, a team of detective octogenarians, have sold millions of copies, and the team are set to hit the small screen in August. But Elizabeth, Ron, Joyce, and Ibrahim aren’t just providing entertainment; they could offer...

Technology has made it easier than ever to invest and review the performance of your portfolio. Yet, it could also be harming your decision-making skills and the way you approach managing your finances. Understanding when and how technology has the potential to...

Confidence when you’re handling your finances is a good thing. It can help you feel in control of your financial future, but it is possible to be overconfident too. Indeed, overconfidence is a type of cognitive bias that could affect investors and may be associated...

Seeing the world and exploring new destinations is a goal many people share. Whether you dream about relaxing on a beach, or you prefer to be on the go ticking off sights, travelling might be more beneficial than you first think. If you need an excuse to book your...

Paying off your mortgage can come with a sense of relief and accomplishment. So, if you want to clear the debt as quickly as possible, shortening the mortgage term could help you reach that goal sooner and save you money in the long run. It’s common for first-time...

When you’re creating an estate plan, there are a lot of areas you might need to include, from considering tax liability to naming your beneficiaries. It’s an important part of your financial plan and, if you want to protect or provide for younger family members, there...

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He has written more than 115 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast and founded the Institute for Financial...

Financial planning is all about helping you to reach your life goals. Ultimately, the objective is for your wealth to allow you to achieve all the things you want to do now and in the future. That might be as simple as being able to relax and enjoy a comfortable...