This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing and has written more than 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. Why do we do the things we do? What motivates us to […]
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The importance of remaining calm is often something that’s talked about when discussing investment market volatility. But there are other factors outside of your control that might lead to emotional decision-making, including uncertainty about the upcoming Autumn Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to deliver an Autumn Budget at the end of October. Despite being
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Understanding where your wealth is coming from and how you’re using it could help you make more informed decisions. However, as so many assets are intangible, having a clear picture of your wealth can be difficult. Finding ways to visualise all your assets is often useful, and something people have been doing for centuries. When
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When you’re moving home, you can search the mortgage market and complete the application yourself. However, working with a professional mortgage adviser could reduce stress and potentially save you money. Here are seven ways your mortgage adviser could offer essential support when you need to secure a mortgage to purchase your next property. 1. Explain
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It’s been a decade since Pension Freedoms legislation gave retirees more choice. Yet rather than relishing the freedom the changes have provided, research suggests workers are approaching retirement unsure about the decisions they need to make. Data published by PensionsAge in June 2025 suggests that only 47% of UK savers are aware of their options
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The US struck trade deals with several countries in July 2025, leading to markets rising and putting an end to some of the uncertainty that had plagued investors for months. Read on to find out what else may have affected your investments recently. While it might seem like 2025 has been a poor year for
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