National Walking Week is held in May, an annual event designed to get the nation on their feet. It’s designed to encourage people of all ages to enjoy some of the many health benefits of walking, including: Improving your mood…read more
The importance of managing your pension withdrawals to protect your retirement lifestyle
Managing your pension doesn’t stop once you retire and start to draw an income from it. In fact, your pension still needs careful attention in retirement – just as much as when you were contributing – to ensure you don’t…read more
5 ways a cashflow model could support your estate plan
Deciding how you’d like your assets to be managed later in life and after you pass away may be intimidating. However, a cashflow model could help you answer both financial and emotional questions, so you’re in a better position to…read more
How psychology might affect your view of cash and safety
How your brain works can affect how you view wealth and different assets. For many, this can mean cash feels like a safer option than alternatives, but it’s not always the right one. Indeed, sometimes choosing to hold cash could…read more
How to plan for retirement as a small business owner
Research suggests that many small business owners and self-employed workers aren’t prioritising their retirement and could face uncertainty later in life as a result. However, opening a pension could benefit both you and your business. According to an article from…read more
What past market volatility has taught us about investor behaviour
The current situation in the Middle East has led to market volatility. While it might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events have affected investor behaviour could be useful. At the end of February…read more
6 benefits of reading and how to make it a lifelong habit
The National Year of Reading is a new campaign underway for 2026, designed to help people discover, or rediscover, the joy of reading. Increasingly, digital pastimes and smartphone usage are taking over, with a survey by the campaign organiser, the…read more
How cashflow modelling can act as an early warning system for financial shocks
Financial shocks can have a devastating effect on your short- and long-term finances. While you can’t remove the unexpected from your life, it is possible to be prepared, and a cashflow model could help you identify how. A cashflow model…read more
Why business owners could benefit from working with a financial planner
When you’re establishing a business, it can be easy to neglect your personal finances. You might feel that you don’t have the time, or you simply plan to use your business to support long-term goals. Yet being proactive and working…read more
How a financial plan can help you emotionally prepare for selling your business
As a business owner thinking of selling, it could be that you’re focusing purely on the financial benefits of having a plan in place before you start the process. However, the emotional benefits could prove to be just as important….read more
