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Why stock market volatility can trigger financial bias

Published: October 7, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

When markets experience volatility, even the most level-headed investor can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Read on to find out why volatility can trigger financial biases and how these might affect you. For the average investor, … Continue reading

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Investment market update: August 2025

Published: September 8, 2025 by Jennifer Armstrong

While global government policy – particularly US trade tariffs – continued to influence the value of investments in August 2025, many markets experienced less volatility compared to the start of the year. Read on to discover what factors may have … Continue reading

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How pension and Inheritance Tax policy changes could affect your legacy

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

From April 2027, pensions are expected to fall within your estate and could be liable for Inheritance Tax (IHT). That date might seem far away, but the policy change has the potential to significantly affect your estate plan, so thinking … Continue reading

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Why the Labour government could reform the State Pension and what it means for you

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Almost half of Brits doubt the State Pension will exist by the time they retire, according to a PensionsAge report published in July 2025. While scrapping the State Pension may not be on the cards yet, there are suggestions that … Continue reading

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5 challenges a financial midlife MOT could help you overcome

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

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 … Continue reading