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Why successful investing starts with your mindset, not the markets
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News Why successful investing starts with your mindset, not the markets What’s the most important factor affecting the performance of your investments? Your mind might jump to the ups… Read More
Business owners: Could an employee trust provide you with an exit strategy?
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Financial Planning Business owners: Could an employee trust provide you with an exit strategy? High street toy shop The Entertainer revealed that it has transferred 100% ownership of the family-owned business to… Read More
3 reasons why your financial protection claim could be rejected
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Financial Planning 3 reasons why your financial protection claim could be rejected Many people wrongly assume that financial protection rarely pays out. While this is untrue, there are times when… Read More
3 steps you can take to create a charitable legacy
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Financial Planning 3 steps you can take to create a charitable legacy Leaving a legacy to charity in your will is a great way to support the causes that are… Read More
£48,000 was lost to pension fraud every day in 2024
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News £48,000 was lost to pension fraud every day in 2024 In September 2025, Action Fraud warned pension savers must remain vigilant as more than £17.5 million was lost… Read More
What footballer Kevin Keegan tells us about retirement planning
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Financial Planning What footballer Kevin Keegan tells us about retirement planning This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as… Read More
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