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As the old saying goes, investing is simple but not easy. It is simple to look back at market data today and wish that we had, for example, owned more US equities and less UK and emerging market equities over the past ten years, given their annualised returns of around 14.5%, 5.0% and 6.5%, respectively.
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As a parent, your child facing an illness could affect your finances just as much as becoming ill yourself. Appropriate financial protection could offer you a safety net when you need it most, including if you need to take a long period off work to care for your child. Read on to find out how
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Embarking on a holiday is about more than simply sightseeing – it’s also your chance to experience new and tantalising local dishes from around the world. An increasing number of people worldwide enjoy exploring exotic flavours during their time abroad. Acorn Tourism Consulting states that food tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing
Read more11 million pensioners are targeted by pension-related fraudsters every year (Source: Parliament.uk) Since the beginning of 2018 alone, 14% of non-retired over 50s have received potential scam communication, according to Retirement Advantage. Despite the announcement that the Government is working toward a complete ban on pension cold calling, there is little relief for those who
Read moreDo you think the way that you give to charity has changed throughout your life? Do you see it changing as you get older? Research from Barclays has shown that those under the age of 35 gave an average of £246 to charity last year, with 35-54-year-olds donating a similar amount (£265). Interestingly, over-55s give
Read moreDo you have a dream retirement age in mind? Most people do. Unfortunately, many people believe that, no matter how hard they wish to retire on time, they will be beholden to their employer long past the age they’d like to be putting their feet up. The situation According to research from Scottish Widows, more
Read moreCould you let your child struggle financially and fend for themselves, or is it your responsibility to make sure they are totally comfortable when they eventually enter the adult world? Potentially, you might think that neither of these is the right choice for you, and that a fairer, middle ground exists. But, whatever your attitude
Read moreAfter working hard for many years and diligently saving, it is not surprising that many people begin to reign in the control they have over their capital as retirement age approaches. For instance, research from Retirement Advantage shows that, among those due to retire within 10-15 years: Around two fifths (39%) do not want their
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