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Conflict in the Middle East caused market volatility throughout March 2026. Find out what other factors may have affected your investments.

Research suggests that many small business owners and self-employed workers aren’t prioritising their retirement, and could face uncertainty later in life as a result. However, opening a pension could benefit both you and your business.

Managing your pension doesn’t stop once you retire and start to draw an income from it. In fact, it’s just as important to remain engaged with your pension once you start depleting it as it was when you were contributing to it to avoid spending it too quickly.

Deciding how you’d like your assets to be managed later in life and after you pass away may be intimidating. However, a cashflow model could help you answer both financial and emotional questions, so you’re in a better position to make important estate planning decisions.

The current situation in the Middle East has led to market volatility. While it might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events may affect investor behaviour could be useful.

How your brain works can affect how you view wealth and different assets. For many, this can mean cash feels like a safer option than alternatives, but it’s not always the right one. Indeed, sometimes choosing to hold cash could mean you miss growth opportunities.