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How to Budget for Christmas

How to budget for Christmas

Love it or loathe it, Christmas is fast approaching, and for many of us, it’ll be the most expensive time of the year. From buying gifts for friends and loved ones and entertaining dozens of family members, the festive season can be extremely costly. So how can you make sure your Christmas spending doesn’t tip …

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Why Loyalty Doesnt Always Pay

Why loyalty doesn’t always pay

When you sign up for a service or subscription, such as an insurance policy or broadband contract, it’s easy not to give it another thought and just get on with your day-to-day life. But loyalty to a particular company or provider often isn’t rewarded, and blindly sticking with the same deal for years on end …

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Financial Market November 2023

Market Commentary November 2023

Introduction All eyes have been on the Middle East following Hamas’ terror attack on Israel on October 7th, which led to the deaths of more than 1,400 people. The resulting conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, fears of a possible escalation across the wider region, and a surge in oil prices. We …

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Teaching kids about money

How early should we start teaching kids about money?

The debate around providing children with financial education has been rumbling on for a very long time. After all, countless studies have shown that many adults simply aren’t comfortable managing their money, or even understand what basic financial terms, from mortgages to interest rates, actually mean. Why? Because they were never taught any of this …

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Financial Market October 2023

Market Commentary October 2023

Introduction Sluggish growth and high inflation have stubbornly persisted across much of the globe in recent months, and September was no different. But some major economies are performing better than others as they grapple with global economic headwinds, and emerging markets in Asia are bucking the prevailing trend by enjoying strong rates of growth. As …

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Updating Your Will

When should I update my will?

Many financial planners may tell you that your will is a vitally important element of your financial plan. With this legally binding document in place, you can take control of your destiny and be sure that your assets will be distributed in line with your wishes. But simply writing a will isn’t enough, as your …

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Asset Allocation

Why asset allocation matters to investors

Investing is an uncertain pursuit, as you have to carefully navigate an ever-changing financial climate. Perhaps the only certainty is that the value of your investments will go up as well as down, so it’s really important that you allocate your assets carefully to help you stay on course. So what key issues should you …

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Market Commentary September 2023

Market Commentary September 2023

Introduction Sluggish economic growth in major economies was again a common theme throughout August, as policymakers across the globe continue to battle against high inflation. As always, let’s take a closer look at key markets across the world to find out what’s been going on… UK The UK is continuing to narrowly avoid recession, despite …

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