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Guide: How an Olympic mindset could help you manage your finances effectively
What makes an Olympian? Natural talent or the hours put into training might be the first things that come to mind. However, their approach and mindset play an important role in their achievements too. An athlete’s mentality will have a huge effect on how they pursue...
The value of financial planning: How it could help you achieve your aspirations
Often one of the biggest benefits of a bespoke financial plan is that it allows you to devise a blueprint to follow, with your goals placed at the centre. It’s a strategy that could help you focus on what you want to achieve in life and make working with a...
Discover 4 financial considerations that are commonly overlooked in divorce
A divorce or separation is a time of transition. There are lots of things to think about, practical arrangements to sort, and difficult conversations to be had, so it’s no surprise that people sometimes overlook important financial considerations. Sadly, this can lead...
How financial planning could help if you’re unmarried and separating from your partner
Choosing to live with a long-term partner without getting married is an increasingly popular option in the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that, between 2011 and 2021, the proportion of couples living together who are unmarried rose from 20.6% to...
4 important financial planning steps to take if you’re recently widowed
You will have recently read of the tragic death of journalist and TV personality Michael Mosley. Mosley is survived by his wife of 37 years, Clare, and their four children. In a statement, Clare said: “It's devastating to have lost Michael, my wonderful, funny, kind...
What the 2024 general election could mean for your finances
2024 has been called “the year of elections” with an estimated 2 billion people around the world heading to the polls. Voters in the UK will have their say on 4 July. Now that each of the main parties has published their manifestos, here’s what the 2024 general...
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