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Take a look at our latest thoughts and news below.

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Financial protection myth: Policies don’t pay out

There's the myth that financial protection policies don’t pay out and insurers will find any reason not to honour a claim you’ve made. Here's why that's wrong.

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3 financial lessons to teach young adults before they go to university

Despite the pandemic, thousands of students will still be heading to university and, for some, that will mean independence for the first time.

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Covid-19 spurs over-60s to consider later-life care

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant we’ve evaluated many areas of our lives and priorities. One area that’s now being reconsidered by the over-60s is their later life care plan.

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5 steps that allow you to handle a financial crisis

Research suggests that most people don’t feel confident in their ability to overcome a financial crisis. If that sounds familiar, here are five steps you can take.

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Retirement planning as a couple: Balancing different goals

What if your aspirations and financial expectations don’t line up with your partner’s? Creating a balance can help both of you feel fulfilled in the next stage of your life.

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What are your rights if you have a summer holiday booked?

Restrictions on travel and concerns about the coronavirus pandemic may have affected your holiday plans for the summer months.

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Demand for rented homes bounces: 5 things to consider before becoming a landlord

After a brief slump, the demand for rented homes has bounced back. After decades of rising property prices, it’s easy to see why people want to invest their savings in the property market.

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Is university worth it for children and grandchildren?

For students planning to head to university, it’s already been an emotional time. With college suspended due to Covid-19 and exams cancelled, there has been even more uncertainty.

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Why you should have a Power of Attorney in place

Millions of Brits haven’t named a Power of Attorney. It may seem like something you can put off for a while, but it’s something we should all have in place.

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Money is like a bar of soap

The investment decisions you make will impact the rest of your life. The stock market is there to test you.

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Diversification, Diversification, Diversification!

If you sell and are out of the market on the best days in markets, it can significantly reduce the returns on your investment portfolio.

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UK Government Take Action – 26th March 2020

Since my last update on the 17th March, we have witnessed massive state intervention to help prop up the economy mainly through the UK government furlough scheme.

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Coronavirus update – 17th March 2020

Following on from my Budget update email that was sent on 12th March, I thought it was worthwhile expanding on the market commentary and provide you further reassurance.

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