Financial Planning
After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, evidence suggests economies around the world are now on the path to recovery, although uncertainty and challenges remain. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again increased its growth forecast for the global economy in April. The organisation now expects global growth of 6% in 2021, followed by 4.4% […]
As a business owner, how can you boost productivity? Reviewing processes to improve efficiency or implementing more training may spring to mind. However, providing health and wellbeing benefits to your employees can prove valuable. Three in five (60%) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) acknowledged that providing health and wellbeing benefits has a high impact on […]
Perhaps you already invest in the stock market in some way, and find out about companies selling shares for the first time via the news. But what actually happens during an IPO (initial public offering), and which parts are important for investors to pay attention to? Read on to find out. IPOs present the first […]
In the first nine months of 2020, there were 464,437 new babies welcomed across the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. That’s more than one baby every minute! If you’re among these new parents, or know someone that is, you’ll know that there’s a lot to do – including taking some financial steps […]
Across the UK, 6.5 million people provide informal care for a family member or friend. This care is hugely important for ensuring vulnerable people receive the support they need. However, delivering care presents challenges for carers too – mentally, physically, and financially. Recent research highlights the financial toll of caring for someone. The 7 June […]
When you think of risks to your retirement, do you include inflation? It can have a huge impact on your income throughout retirement. Yet, it’s often overlooked when creating a retirement plan. Inflation refers to the rising cost of living. Day-to-day, it’s not something that you notice. However, over a longer timeframe, such as your […]