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In recent years, there always seems to be a new popular lifestyle concept from Nordic countries. Yet, far from being a fad that has little effect on your wellbeing, embracing some of them could actually make you happier. The Nordic countries are the perfect nations to help us discover what makes people happy. They consistently […]

Parents and other family members are increasingly funding deposits as house prices soar and younger generations struggle to save the money they need. According to a March 2025 article published by MoneyAge, 10% of buyer deposits are now funded by loved ones following an increase of 46% over the past five years. If you’re lucky

A decade ago, the introduction of Pension Freedoms shook up retirement planning and gave retirees more options than ever. Before 2015, if you had a defined contribution (DC) pension, the common route was to use the money accumulated to purchase an annuity. The annuity would then provide you with a regular income, usually for the

2025 has already been eventful for investors. Many factors are influencing market volatility, and one cause you might have overlooked is the emotions of investors. Read on to find out why fear and anxiety might lead to the value of investments falling. US president Donald Trump entered the White House for a second term in

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He has written more than 115 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast and founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing. Whether money makes someone happy is a question that provokes many different opinions.

Once again, US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have affected investment markets throughout April 2025 and could have far-reaching implications over the coming months. Indeed, UN Trade and Development now predicts that global growth will slow to 2.3% in 2025, compared to 2.8% last year. While experiencing volatility can be daunting as an investor, remember