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Are we living in a bubble?
Financial bubbles form when asset prices disconnect from fundamentals and jump to unsustainable levels. They have been part of the investment landscape since financial markets were first regulated. What characteristics do bubbles share and why are they so difficult to avoid.
Bonds made simple – a beginner’s guide to the world’s largest asset class
Bonds have long been seen as the backbone of a balanced investment portfolio – and traditionally the quiet partner to more volatile equities. Yet Liz Truss’s 2022 ‘mini-budget’ and the September 2025 spike in long-term bond yields to near thirty-year highs became global news stories, dramatic reminders of this asset class’s importance.
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Living to age 100: How to make your pension last longer
More of us are reaching our 100th birthdays than ever before. While a letter from the King may seem exciting, funding a long and comfortable retirement requires careful planning. We explore what you need to consider to ensure your pension savings can stretch across 35 years or more.
Budget 2025: Beware of the rumours
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her second Budget next month, there’s plenty of speculation about what could be announced. Yet experience shows us that making decisions based on unfounded rumours can often lead to unintended consequences.
Are we living in a bubble?
Financial bubbles form when asset prices disconnect from fundamentals and jump to unsustainable levels. They have been part of the investment landscape since financial markets were first regulated. What characteristics do bubbles share and why are they so difficult to avoid.
Bonds made simple – a beginner’s guide to the world’s largest asset class
Bonds have long been seen as the backbone of a balanced investment portfolio – and traditionally the quiet partner to more volatile equities. Yet Liz Truss’s 2022 ‘mini-budget’ and the September 2025 spike in long-term bond yields to near thirty-year highs became global news stories, dramatic reminders of this asset class’s importance.
Protect your estate: strategies to reduce inheritance tax
You've worked hard for wealth, so why not protect it? Find out how you can protect your estate, lower your IHT liability and pass on more money to your loved ones.
Seven pension myths busted: What savers often overlook about their retirement pot
Pension myths can catch out even the most experienced savers. As part of Pension Awareness Week, we break down seven of the most common misconceptions holding people back from maximising their retirement savings.
Can I pass on my pension when I die?
You can’t take it with you… and soon you will no longer be able to pass it on tax-free. Changes announced in Labour's first 2024 Autumn Budget mean that from April 2027, any inherited pension funds may be liable for inheritance tax.
Everything you need to know about tax in retirement
Do you, or don’t you, have to pay tax in retirement? Some of your income may be taxable, and some may be tax-free. These are the key tax traps you should know about to stay on top of your taxes.
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