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Is it feasible for you to retire in 2026?
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Is it feasible for you to retire in 2026?

If you want to retire in 2026, there are a lot of factors to take into account, from high inflation and stock market volatility to possi...

Why I gave up my Help to Buy ISA in order to invest in the stock market and save money
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Why I gave up my Help to Buy ISA in order to invest in the stock market and save money

In the late 2010s, a 25 percent government top-up was enough to convince me to open a Help to Buy ISA. However, in 2025, I've ma...

When transferring your assets to the following generation, there are three ways to ensure a lasting legacy
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When transferring your assets to the following generation, there are three ways to ensure a lasting legacy

For many, values are more important than money in the transfer. We examine how to leave an enduring legacy. Over $100 trillion (...

In 2026, read four money books
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In 2026, read four money books

As 2026 approaches, there's no better time to take charge of your money, understand how investing works, and position yourself for a pro...

How festive cutbacks could increase your long-term wealth if the ghost of Christmas past is haunting you
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How festive cutbacks could increase your long-term wealth if the ghost of Christmas past is haunting you

If you had invested a portion of the funds instead, you could have made this much. Christmas is a costly time of year for people...

With the launch of the new HMRC payment system, more than 100,000 families received an increase in Child Benefit
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With the launch of the new HMRC payment system, more than 100,000 families received an increase in Child Benefit

According to new data, a new HMRC online service will save over 100,000 families from having to manually pay a Child Benefit charge....

Where can I get advice about pensions?
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Where can I get advice about pensions?

We examine our current options. One of the most crucial financial planning decisions we will ever make is what to do with our re...

What BFIA writers watched and read in 2025
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What BFIA writers watched and read in 2025

Share this article by copying the link on Facebook, LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Pinterest, and Flipboard. Join the discussion, follow us, add us ...

Which energy suppliers are the best and worst—Ovo Energy, British Gas, and Octopus Energy?
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Which energy suppliers are the best and worst—Ovo Energy, British Gas, and Octopus Energy?

Ecotricity has been recognized as the UK's top energy provider for customer service. Every three months, Citizens Advice release...

How tens of thousands of Virgin Flying Club members can earn bonus points starting next month
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How tens of thousands of Virgin Flying Club members can earn bonus points starting next month

Could you be eligible? Flying Club is Virgin Atlantic's loyalty rewards program, which allows you to accrue points when you book...

And the contactless card limit of pounds 100 will be removed
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And the contactless card limit of pounds 100 will be removed

The regulator has confirmed that consumers will be able to pay with contactless cards over the current $100 limit. The Financial...

What does a reduction in interest rates mean for my retirement?
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What does a reduction in interest rates mean for my retirement?

Depending on the kind of retirement fund they have, pension savers and retirees may experience substantial effects from the decline. ...