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Behavioural finance: 6 unexpected ways bias could affect your financial decisions

How much does bias affect your financial decisions? While you may try to make decisions based on facts, it can be much easier than you think to overlook when your decisions are being influenced by emotions or bias.  Last month, you read about why bias occurs and how it can lead to “irrational” decisions through […]

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Investment market update: September 2022

High levels of inflation and economic uncertainty continue to plague the investment markets. Investment portfolios are likely experiencing volatility – read on to find out what has been influencing markets. Despite the doom and gloom statistics, financial services firm JP Morgan suggests that a global recession could be avoided as inflationary pressures ease. As an […]

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10 simple ways to cut your carbon footprint and reduce your energy bills

Reducing your energy consumption can be a great way to cut your carbon footprint, lessening your personal impact on the environment and potentially helping to limit the devastating effects of climate change. As living costs and the price of energy are soaring, taking action to lessen your usage can also be an effective tool to […]

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Rising costs have led to 44% of DIY investors selling shares

Spiralling household expenses have led to some DIY investors selling assets to bridge the gap. Depleting your investment portfolio could help you meet income needs now, but you also need to consider how sustainable it is and whether it’ll affect long-term plans. According to research from EQ, 44% of DIY investors have cashed in investments […]

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What wishes should you set out when creating a trust to pass on wealth?

A trust can be a valuable financial tool when you want to pass on wealth to loved ones. Rather than simply handing over assets, you can set out your wishes and maintain control over how they’re used. So, understanding what your wishes are and how to ensure they’re followed is important. A trust is a […]

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Before you increase pension withdrawals as the cost of living rises, here’s what you need to consider 

As the cost of living rises, you may be considering increasing how much you withdraw from your pension. While it could solve short-term challenges, it’s important that you think about how it could affect your future too. Several factors, including the war in Ukraine and the long-term effects of the pandemic, mean that inflation is […]

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