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ESG: Can you balance your values with your investment goals?

Published: September 1, 2022 by Jennifer Armstrong

More people are considering their values when making investment decisions. If it’s something you’ve thought about, you may wonder if it’s compatible with your investment goals. But it is possible to consider both values and returns. Environmental, Social, and Governance … Continue reading

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Why taking too little investment risk could harm your goals

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

When you imagine the worries that might come with taking investment risk, it’s probably “taking too much” that comes to mind. After all, you’ve likely heard stories of people that have invested in high-risk opportunities and lost some or all … Continue reading

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Do you think financial protection claims aren’t upheld? 98% were paid in 2021

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

If you think that insurers don’t pay out when people make claims, you’re far from alone.  According to Scottish Widows, just 7% of people think that life cover claims pay out between 91% and 100% of the time.  For critical … Continue reading

Investment market update: July 2022

Published: August 15, 2022 by Jennifer Armstrong

The ongoing war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and soaring inflation could be pushing some economies towards recession in the coming months. This uncertainty has caused real volatility in global stock markets. Indeed, 2022 was the worst first half of … Continue reading

4.5 million people don’t think they’ll pay off their mortgage before 65. Here are some options

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Being mortgage-free before you retire is a common goal. It can be difficult to secure a new mortgage deal once you pass retirement age and retiring debt-free means you can make the most of the next stage of your life. … Continue reading