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In September 2026, markets experienced some volatility due to conflict in the Middle East and the impact it had on energy prices. Discover other factors that may have affected the performance of your portfolio.  Markets got off to a weak start on 1 September. A...

You’ve just woken up, bleary-eyed and still half asleep. What’s the first thing you do? If you reach for your phone, you’re one of the 81% of Brits (according to the Independent) who opt to scroll before their feet touch the floor. Phones and social media have...

Charitable giving might be something you already do, but does it form part of your wider financial plan? It could present opportunities to align your financial goals with your values and reduce your tax bill. Whether you’re interested in making one-off or regular...

Becoming financially free as you enter retirement could make a huge difference to this chapter of your life. Financial freedom doesn’t necessarily mean becoming wealthy. Instead, it’s about having enough to live the life you want on your terms, without having to worry...

Delaying an investment decision might seem harmless. After all, you’re not increasing the amount of risk you’re taking, withdrawing assets, or changing your portfolio. However, significant delays could have a negative long-term impact. Decision paralysis is the...

Passing assets to your loved ones during your lifetime could have many benefits. Yet, that doesn’t mean it’s simple, and you might experience emotional challenges even if you’re sure it’s the right thing to do in your circumstances. According to an FTAdviser article...

After months of volatility, markets were relatively calm in August, though economic data was mixed. Discover what factors may have affected your investment portfolio throughout August 2026. When markets opened on 3 August, it was a good start to the month. Falling oil...

From abandoned new year resolutions to yet-to-be-visited bucket list travel destinations, failing to achieve the ambitious goals we set for ourselves is a universal experience. But what if we’re simply thinking about goal-setting the wrong way? A recent article (21...

The amount HMRC is forecast to collect through Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is set to more than double between 2024/25 and 2030/31, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR, 9 February 2026). The good news is that there might be steps you could take to reduce...