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Why overlooking financial protection could put homeowners at risk

Published: March 5, 2026 by Jennifer Armstrong

Despite new homeowners worrying about losing their home if their income were to stop, only 15% prioritise taking out financial protection, according to a survey carried out by Vitality (22 January 2026). In fact, homeowners are far more likely to … Continue reading

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What happens when your fixed-rate mortgage ends?

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

An estimated 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages will end in 2026, according to UK Finance (15 December 2025). If you’re among the homeowners whose deal will end in the coming months, read on to find out why you should be proactive, … Continue reading

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Explained: Why your pension could become liable for Inheritance Tax

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Next year, a significant change to how pensions are treated when calculating Inheritance Tax (IHT) could mean more families become liable for the tax. Here’s what you need to know to understand if your estate could be affected and how … Continue reading

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4 practical factors to consider before saving for retirement outside of a pension

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

More than half of UK pension savers are also building up retirement savings outside their pension, according to a MoneyAge article (22 December 2025). As pensions provide some useful benefits when saving for retirement, these savers could be missing out. … Continue reading

5 tips for overcoming the fear of investment uncertainty

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Investing money can feel daunting because you can’t be sure what your returns will be or whether you’ll suffer a loss. While you can’t eliminate uncertainty from investing, there may be things you can do to overcome the fear of … Continue reading