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On 26 November, the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the government’s Autumn Budget, setting out fiscal plans for the year ahead and beyond. There’s speculation that some of the announcements could affect homeowners, including changes to Stamp Duty. According...

Many people wrongly assume that financial protection rarely pays out. While this is untrue, there are times when claims are rejected, and there might be steps you can take to reduce the chance of it happening. Financial protection is a type of insurance that pays out...

Taking control of your finances can be frightful. Complex rules that are easy to overlook could mean you fall for a “trick” when making financial decisions this Halloween, but a tailored financial plan could help you avoid falling for them. Here are five financial...

Everyone is affected by bias when they’re making decisions. However, while some choices will have little effect on your future, financial decisions could significantly affect your long-term security. When it comes to money, you ideally want to focus on logic and...

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 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing...

Taking out a new mortgage deal could represent a shift in your financial commitments. So, reviewing whether your financial protection is still appropriate could ensure you have a vital safety net should you face a shock. Read on to learn how financial protection can...

There are times when a gripping mystery that keeps you guessing is exactly what you need, but retirement planning isn’t one of them. Instead, channelling your inner detective to solve pension riddles could put you on the right path for a comfortable retirement without...

Investing in property can be an exciting opportunity. It might provide you with a regular income stream now and, if property prices rise, a lump sum in the future. However, securing a buy-to-let mortgage isn’t always straightforward. The good news is that working with...

A June 2025 article by Today’s Wills & Probate revealed a 25% rise in people dying without a valid will between 2020/21 and 2023/24. If writing your will is something you haven’t tackled yet, it could mean your assets are distributed in a way that doesn’t align...

Your midlife can be an exciting time; you may have ticked off some goals or bucket list items and are looking forward to what the future holds. Yet, it might also present some new challenges. Arranging a financial midlife MOT could help you overcome obstacles and feel...

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 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing...

If you’ve found your next home, one important area to consider is what you’ll do with your mortgage. Usually, you have two main options – taking out a new mortgage deal or porting the existing one. Read on to find out what you need to know before you decide which is...