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What 70 years of BBC news bulletins could teach you about investment markets

Published: May 30, 2024 by Jennifer Armstrong

70 years ago, the BBC broadcast its first daily television news programme. Since then, round-the-clock news has become available, and you can get the latest headlines with a few taps on your smartphone. While being connected can be positive, for … Continue reading

The value of financial planning: The intangible benefits that could boost your wellbeing

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Consider the benefits of financial planning. If the first advantage that comes to mind is the opportunity to grow your wealth, you might be overlooking some of the intangible benefits that could improve your wellbeing. Last month, you read about … Continue reading

Investment market update: April 2024

Published: May 7, 2024 by Jennifer Armstrong

Interest rates and inflation continued to affect markets around the world in April 2024. Read on to find out what else may have affected investment markets and your portfolio in April. Expectations of interest rate cuts were good news for … Continue reading

The essentials you need to know about critical illness cover

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

If you face a serious illness, it could place pressure on your finances and mean you’re not able to focus on what’s most important – your health. Yet, research suggests many families could be overlooking the protection that critical illness … Continue reading

5 powerful tips that could help women close the investment gap

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Women are less likely to invest than men – in fact, more than a third (37%) of women don’t invest at all. There are many reasons for the gender investment gap, and it could widen the wealth gap. According to … Continue reading