Financial Planning

The saying “money can’t buy happiness” is true. Wealth doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be happier, but it could give you the freedom to focus on the things you enjoy and boost your wellbeing as a result.

Next year, a significant change to how pensions are treated when calculating Inheritance Tax could mean more families become liable for the tax. Find out what you need to know to understand if your estate could be affected and how you might mitigate a potential bill.

Financial shocks can have a devastating effect on your short- and long-term finances. While you can’t remove the unexpected from your life, it is possible to be prepared, and a cashflow model could help you identify how.

Investing money can feel daunting because you can’t be sure what your returns will be or whether you’ll suffer a loss. While you can’t eliminate uncertainty from investing, there might be things you can do to overcome the fear of the unknown if it’s affecting your financial decisions.

A survey has identified an “ambition gap” in the UK, with millions of adults admitting they have no financial aspirations for the coming year. Not only can a clear goal mean you’re more likely to achieve your aspirations, they can also have a positive effect on your wellbeing.

Once you’ve set out your investment goal and strategy, what comes next? Often, it’s time to test an important investment skill – your patience. With investment strategies usually covering long time frames, composure is essential.