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Being mortgage-free when you retire is a common goal. However, millions of people expect to retire with some debt remaining. The good news is that there are many different options for you to explore.

Aug 2022

7 essential money lessons your children need to know before they go to university

University can be an overwhelming time for young students. Providing them with valuable money lessons can help them navigate the financial challenges ahead.

Aug 2022

Young workers are on track to breach the pension Lifetime Allowance, and it shows the power of compounding

Research has demonstrated how compounding investment returns could add up for young workers who start saving into a pension early in their career.

Aug 2022

Why September’s inflation rate could deliver a bumper boost to your State Pension

The government is reinstating the triple lock this year. High inflation could mean the State Pension increases by a record amount in the 2023/24 tax year. Find out why here.

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Proposed tax changes could lead to your private school bill jumping 20%

The pensions basics you need to know as a self-employed worker

Interest rates are predicted to fall to 3% next year and could slash mortgage repayments

5 smart reasons why retirement planning should start in your 30s and 40s

4 valuable ways lifetime cashflow forecasting could give you financial confidence

10 financial tasks to complete this year to head into 2025 feeling confident

Guide: The surprising benefits of choosing a “living legacy” for your loved ones

Guide: Your retirement choices: How to generate an income in later life

Everything you need to know about loan-to-value ratios

2 valuable types of financial protection to consider if you have a family

Research links stronger investment returns with high ESG ratings

Could a financial plan give you the confidence to retire sooner?

3 insightful pieces of data that could help you remain calm during market volatility

Inheritance Tax: How does the UK compare internationally?

The first-time buyer’s guide to saving a property deposit

Want to support your children through university? Here’s what you may want to consider

The gender protection gap: Do you have enough cover?

5 sensible steps to take if your fixed-rate mortgage deal ends in 2024

5 practical questions to consider when you’re naming a Lasting Power of Attorney

How “lifestyle financial planning” could help you reach your goals

Inheritance Tax: 5 shrewd strategies for reducing a potential bill

What does a Labour government mean for the property market?

How your mortgage interest rate affects the cost of borrowing

Why taking your pension as a lump sum could leave you with a huge tax bill

4 unpredictable life events that could mean you’d benefit from a financial review

Why tuning out political speculation may help you stick to your financial plan

Inheritance Tax: The basics you need to know about the “death tax”

Guide: 5 insightful lessons you could learn from the world’s most successful investors

Guide: How an Olympic mindset could help you manage your finances effectively

3 fun ways you can pass on essential money lessons to children

More than half of homeowners don’t have enough life insurance to protect them

The fantastic benefits of basing your financial plan on happiness

How “time travelling” as part of your financial plan could help you secure your goals

Why mental shortcuts could harm your financial decision-making skills

The value of financial planning: How it could help you achieve your aspirations

Guide: How to find purpose and get the most out of your retirement

3 practical ways you could reduce your tax bill in retirement

Making your present part of your financial plan could enhance your life

Here’s how rising interest rates have affected the property market

Uncertainty drives record numbers to take out income protection. Here’s what you need to know

Why “safety in numbers” might not apply to investing

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

Will disputes are on the rise. Here are 7 pragmatic steps you could take to minimise conflicts

ESG for beginners: The basics you need to know about ESG investing

Should you wait for interest rates to fall before fixing your mortgage?

The essentials you need to know about critical illness cover

4 compelling reasons you might want to consolidate your pension

The value of financial planning: 5 fantastic ways tailored advice may help grow your wealth

The essential guide to mortgages

5 practical tips that could help you set realistic financial goals

How financial protection could offer security to parents

Everything you need to know about lifetime mortgages

European companies are linking executive pay to ESG goals to drive change

Running out of money tops retirement concerns, but financial planning could bring peace of mind

Retirement planning: Bringing together your goals and finances

Guide: 7 valuable behaviours for successful investing

More than 1 million investors are expected to pay Dividend Tax for the first time in 2024/25

Retirement planning: The 3 main ways you could access your pension

ESG investing: What does a “net zero commitment” mean?

How to calculate the level of income protection that would provide you with financial security

Here’s what you need to know about the “Magnificent Seven” stocks that are driving the market

Are you risking a pension shortfall by overlooking longevity?

Guide: 10 things you can learn about your financial plan from these ABBA hits