Personal finance
Make the most of your money with the latest tips and insights from our personal finance experts.
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Personal finance
These red flags are signs that you are over-saving
Are you playing it too safe?
Inheritance Tax taper relief explained
Understanding the rules that shape what your loved ones receive
Why de-risking your pension is riskier than you think
Is it time to re-write the rule book?
How much of your salary do you need in retirement?
You might be able to live on less
What is a realistic return to expect from your investments?
Future market returns may be lower than you expect
How much should you keep in an emergency fund?
Why an emergency fund matters, and how to start yours today
The cost of waiting for the ‘right’ time to invest
It’s easy to find a reason not to invest
What income might I get from a £250,000 pension?
Understand the retirement income you’re on track for
Junior ISAs versus Junior SIPPs: the basics
Providing a financial nest egg for a child
What is pound cost averaging? The basics
How regular investing can help during market ups and downs
The investment lessons I’m telling my grandchildren
Toms lessons to help the next generation build wealth
How to deal with market crashes in retirement
Managing ‘sequencing risk’
The biggest reason to invest will become clear in 2027
State pension age may have to rise again
4 signs you’re over-saving
The hidden cost of playing it too safe
What is Capital Gains Tax? The basics
What it is, when it applies and what it means for you
Why ‘safe’ isn’t always safer
Why cash and low-risk investing may not protect your money
Secret to balancing cash and investments in retirement
How cash can help manage retirement investment risk
What is sequencing risk? The basics
Making your pension last during retirement
Growth versus income investing: the basics
Understanding the differences and what suits you
9 steps to tackle the IHT change coming for your pension
A practical guide to preparing for pension IHT changes
Deferring your state pension. Good or bad idea?
A look at the numbers if you delay
Letter to my grandson: investment lessons for life
How to invest for the next century
The 10-year cost of Premium Bonds
How have Premium Bonds performed over the last decade?
What income might I get from a £500,000 pension?
Understand the retirement income you’re on track for
Why you don’t get the full State Pension
All you need to know about the State Pension
How to talk to your children about their inheritance
Preparation can give you peace of mind
Reduced State Pension? Why you might get less
Why your State Pension may be lower than expected
From zero to £100k - the key to investing wealth
Why your first steps will be the hardest
Tools that can make you a better investor
Reach your goals with this essential checklist
Rebuilding after the bubble
The effect of the dotcom bubble on our willingness to invest
4 signs you’re holding too much cash in retirement
When playing it safe can start to hold you back
What are Premium Bonds? The basics
How they work and why they’re popular
In retirement, volatility is the price of better returns
Two similar savers can end up with vastly different pension pots
Could you have up to £20k more carry forward this tax year?
Carry forward - what it is and how to use it
What is diversification? The basics
How a minor tweak can make a big difference
How to keep IHT records and avoid an unnecessary bill
A practical guide to recording gifts, assets and exemptions
Retired in 2015 - what’s left now?
How have those retiring under ‘pension freedoms’ done?
5 reasons you should use your ISA allowance early
Why you should start using your allowances earlier in the tax year
Accumulation versus income funds? The basics
A guide to accumulation and income funds, and how share classes work
How - and when - should you take tax-free cash from your pension?
Making sense of pension tax-free cash decisions
Investing versus saving: the basics
What’s the difference and why it matters
How to build a £1m pension pot
Becoming a pension ‘millionaire’ is a target for many
Is now the right time for financial advice?
Change is often a reason customers seek advice
What is bonus sacrifice? The basics
How to get your bonus working harder for you
Cash ISA versus a Stocks and Shares ISA: the basics
What’s the difference between these two ISAs?
9 ways to protect your pension from IHT changes
Key planning moves before pensions face inheritance tax
The best (and worst) ways to take your tax-free cash
What to know before taking tax-free cash from your pension
When is the best time to sell an investment?
Selling is notoriously riskier than buying
This IHT mistake could cost you £78,000
How taper relief can affect the inheritance tax seven-year rule
3 ways to maximise your chances of investing success
Get the new tax year off to a flying start
2026/2027 tax allowances, what’s changed?
Understand the latest thresholds, unchanged allowances, and what they mean
Who does the taxman count as a ‘high earner’? 2000 vs now
‘Fiscal drag’ has redefined what counts as a high income
The tax hacks to help you keep more of your money
Make the most of your allowances and tax-efficient accounts
11 years of income from £100k - here’s what’s left
What pension freedoms reveal about sustainable retirement withdrawals
Two investment decisions you shouldn’t delay
Make the most of your allowances before tax year end
IHT problem? Try combining these perks
The role Junior ISAs can play in inheritance tax planning
Women & money: financial independence on your terms
The building blocks to feeling money confident
Who counts as rich? What frozen tax limits are costing you
How tax threshold freezes could be shrinking your take-home pay
How long could it take me to save £20k, £50k or £100k?
Keep focused with our ISA calculator
Your tax-saving toolkit
All you need to know before the 5 April deadline
Interest rates turned upside down - here’s what happens next
What higher rates in 2026 could mean for mortgages and savings
These are the money lessons to teach your children
How to build smart saving and spending habits from an early age
What happens if you don’t use your allowances?
What you can use this tax year – and what happens if you don’t
See what a difference maxing out your allowances could make
Why using your tax allowances matters more than you might think
Self-employed and pensions: how to get started with a SIPP
All you need to know
I’m self-employed - how much should I save for retirement?
Start early and know your retirement goal to make saving easier
5 reasons to worry less about your pension as markets fall
Panicking in the face of volatile markets seldom pays off
5 big tax breaks the self-employed miss out on
Ensure more of your profits stay in your pocket
Investing in cash in a Stocks and Shares ISA: the basics
You don’t need a cash ISA to invest in cash
How to make your money last (no matter your age)
Plan your retirement income with practical steps for every life stage
What is fiscal drag? The basics
5 things you need to know
If I made my first investment today - here’s what I’d do
Simple, practical steps to begin your first investment in 2026
How quickly will UK pension ages rise?
Why official pension ages may change again
Your tax year end checklist
Smart moves to consider before the end of the tax year
How I invest: Lee’s story
Investing lessons from everyday people.
Marianna’s money lesson: invest in yourself
A relationship manager's reflections
What is the State Pension? The basics
Your guide to how the State Pension really works
Don’t make this costly ISA mistake
Why acting before 5 April matters
How to build a portfolio - with examples
Three practical steps from a relationship manager
5 money mistakes people make in their 80s
Care costs, estate planning and protecting your finances
How to fix the UK’s 37% pension gap
6 steps to protect and boost your retirement
What to do 10 years, 5 years and 2 years from retirement
Retirement planning timeline: key steps before you stop work
Should I wait to invest?
Don’t let market movements cost you
The tax benefits of a SIPP
6 SIPP benefits you should be aware of
Your 2025/2026 tax allowances: the basics
The 10 allowances you need to know
What is volatility? The basics
Market wobbles are part and parcel of investing
Bhavi’s money lesson: start young
A letter to my younger self
How to create a retirement plan in 15 steps
Our simple checklist to ensure you stay on track
Should parents pay uni costs or let their children borrow?
Student loans vs parental funding: what’s smarter?
What is a Stocks and Shares ISA? The basics
A simple guide to tax-free saving
Investment fees focus: why they matter
The power of paying less
The tax benefits of an ISA
6 ISA benefits you should be aware of
Premium Bonds: who should buy them - and who shouldn’t?
Are prize-linked savings right for your cash?
Want to be tax-efficient but don’t know where to start?
Tips to help keep more of your money
Why I’m telling my kids to saddle themselves with student debt
Should you pay off student debt early or invest for the future?
Don’t pay 60% tax unnecessarily – use your SIPP before 5 April
How pension contributions could help reduce a hidden 60% tax charge
Did your cash savings lose value last year?
Cash savings vs inflation: did your money keep up?
Retirement plan checklist: 5 years from retirement
Make the most of your tax-efficient pensions and ISA savings
Retirement plan checklist: 2 years from retirement
Make the most of your tax-efficient pensions and ISA savings
5 smart moves to make before 5 April
Get ahead of the game by being tax savvy
‘I have a £500k retirement fund - is it enough?’
How far a £500k pension goes and income options explained
Retirement plan checklist: 10 years from retirement
A step-by-step guide to staying on track with your retirement plans
The stunning impact of maxing out a Junior ISA
Harness the power of a Junior ISA for your child
Savings by age: how much should you have by 30, 40, 50 & 60?
How do your savings compare?
The 4% rule: the basics
A widely used pension drawdown method
Savers lose £17.6bn to inflation - how to beat price rises
Practical ways to stop inflation eroding your savings
Pensions shake-up: changes that could reshape your retirement
Key tax, pension and savings changes — and why they matter
Triple Lock: what will the State Pension be in the future?
Are future increases to pensioner payments under threat?
Five money mistakes to avoid in your 20s
Financial pitfalls to avoid for a strong start in your 20s
How to retire at 55
Our guide to starting your retirement earlier
How do I cash out my pension over 30 years?
Planning pension withdrawals to last through retirement
The best (and worst) years to retire
How timing affects your income
How could £48,000 grow into £72,000?
Making your money work harder for you
Is 2026 a good year to retire?
What markets, pensions and income options could mean for retirees in 2026
7 investing rules of thumb
Tried and tested formulas for smarter investing
Financial traps people fall into over the years
Avoid these common money mistakes
5 money mistakes people make in their 70s
Embracing new financial strategies as we get older
5 expert portfolio tips for 2026
Portfolio-shaping hacks from one of our Wealth Managers
What risks come with investing? The basics
Understanding your risks and steps to stay on track
5 truths of investing from an FT expert
Former head of Lex, Jonathan Guthrie, sat down to pass on his truths of investing
8 steps to ‘permanently’ fix your finances
Our quick-route plan for time-poor people
5 money mistakes people make in their 20s
Financial traps to avoid
5 money mistakes people make in their 30s
Financial traps to avoid
£250k pension: here’s the retirement income you can expect
How much does it really get you in retirement?
5 money mistakes people make in their 50s
Financial traps to avoid
5 money mistakes people make in their 40s
Growing families and bigger mortgages can stretch many people’s budgets
Will 2026 be a good year to retire?
The key factors shaping your decision
Overpay the mortgage, ISA or pension - which is best?
The classic ‘trilemma’ for those in their 40s and 50s
Mortgage, ISA or pension? What most people get wrong
Should you overpay your mortgage, invest in an ISA or pay more into your pension?
What would the State Pension be worth without the Triple Lock?
What if we had a ‘Double Lock’ instead?
Pay rise? Bonus? New tax bracket? Tax worries?
How to be tax savvy with the rules changing
The winners and losers of 2025 - in charts
Who ended the year better off or worse off?
Cash ISA overhaul: what can savers do now?
Ed and Jemma talk over the latest reforms
You’ve taken your tax-free cash - now what?
Managing tax-free pension lump sums after the budget
Pension, ISA or property for the self-employed: which is better?
Tax benefits, diversification and ease of access to cash should all be considered
Junior ISA boom: which funds are parents buying?
Shelter your child’s savings from the tax man
Taxes: jargon buster
Understanding the taxes you may need to pay in the UK
How we’re making financial services more accessible
Building a more inclusive experience for every customer
How much cash should you hold in retirement?
Ed and Jemma discuss the case for cash in retirement
Budget tax rises - here’s where they hit the hardest
Our analysis on what the Budget means for you
Autumn Budget: how might the government change pensions?
A round up on the latest changes to pensions
Labour’s ‘no choice’ tax-raising Budget
What the measures mean for your finances
Cash ISA cut: what does it mean for savers?
Scenarios for dividing cash and investments in an ISA
Will salary sacrifice changes impact me?
Why it matters and why it’s in the news
Autumn Budget: main points at a glance
All you need to know
6 money mistakes people make in their 60s
Financial traps to avoid
What is tax relief? The basics
How your pension can work harder with a little help
Is the UK State Pension less generous than other countries?
Comparing the UK State Pension to global standards
How much cash to hold in retirement
Understanding the case for cash and where it fits in your life
What is tax-free cash? The basics
It’s a quarter of your pension but how much do you know?
5 ways to pay less tax - regardless of the Budget
Simple strategies to cut your tax bill
What is inheritance tax? The basics
Who gets what when you're gone?
Men: Be invested in your health and your wealth
Why waiting rarely pays off
Generate your retirement income the Warren Buffett way
What does the world’s most famous investor say?
Peak salary age is 47: are you prepared?
A ‘CHILL’ late career may boost your position
Peak salary: are you prepared?
Ed and Andrew discuss 'peak pay' at age 47 in our latest podcast
Want to invest but don’t know where to start?
Our ready-made ISA might be the answer
How to make the right decision on taking pension tax-free cash
What you need to consider before taking cash from your pension
The basics of building a retirement salary from investments
Turning savings into a secure and repeatable income in retirement
State pension generosity compared: how does the UK measure up?
How generous is the UK state pension?
What is financial wellness?
The four pillars to financial health
How to inflation-proof your retirement savings
Safeguard your retirement
Beware the dangers of greed
The hidden instincts driving investor behaviour
Why this is the most extreme ‘fiscal drag’ in UK income tax
Navigating the rising tide of UK income tax
How much do I need to start investing?
Little and often can start you off
The silent retirement risk we all ignore - and how to manage it
How to plan for a longer life
Autumn Budget: inheritance tax and other possible changes
A round up of potential changes and how they could impact you
Autumn Budget: how the government could end the 60% tax band
One simple change that could make the tax system rational again
Budget or not, income tax is rising - but you can act
‘Fiscal drag’ will continue for years to come
A to Z investing jargon buster
Helping to make investing simpler
Taking pension tax-free cash? Don’t make these mistakes
What are the good - and bad - reasons to take tax-free cash?
Don’t cash your pension lump sum until you’ve read this
How to future-proof your retirement savings
Menopause’s pension price tag
How to financially navigate the menopause
How might the government change Cash ISAs?
Will the allowance for cash savings within ISAs be reduced?
How to create a retirement salary
All you need to know to get a regular income from your savings
5 good reasons to take your tax-free cash - and 5 bad ones
What you need to consider before taking tax-free cash from your pension
6 ways to fix your finances for the 100-year life
Increased longevity is to be celebrated - but it creates challenges
How could the inheritance tax seven-year rule change?
What families and advisers need to know
8 questions before you take tax-free cash from your pension
Be sure not to make a lasting mistake with your retirement cash
What is inflation? The basics
How inflation quietly eats away at your cash
Autumn Budget: 10 questions you were afraid to ask
What is the budget? The basics
How to trace old pensions
Is there a forgotten pot out there with your name on it?
Why ADHD makes money messy
How to take back control of your finances
3 admin hacks to cut tax when you die
Save your loved ones time and hassle
Autumn Budget: jargon buster
Helping to demystify the technical talk
Investing for a 100-year life: putting it into practice
How to enjoy your 60s and 70s without paying the price later
How much should you have saved by 40?
Savings targets based on salary and the average for your age group
The ‘Black tax’ and what it means to me
Balancing family and finances
6 'Steady Eddies' for a stress-free retirement
A no surprises core portfolio
5 IHT mistakes that could cost you thousands
Some key pitfalls to watch out for
Pension versus SIPP - 7 questions to ask yourself
Is a Self-Invested Personal Pension right for you?
7 steps to pass on a portfolio
A practical guide to passing on wealth
Why are retirees rushing back to this income option?
Annuities are back on the agenda for those looking for retirement income
You’ve spent a lifetime saving – now what?
5 tips for making the leap from saver to spender
The benefits of a blended approach to annuities and drawdown
Why advisers recommend a ‘blended’ approach
How 4% inflation could derail your retirement
Pensions, prices, and policy pressure
Inflation scenarios: what 3.8% rate does to a pension
Navigating a higher inflation environment
Are you ready for the 100-year life?
Why longevity could reshape your finances—and everyone else’s
5 common IHT scenarios - from best to worst
Plus, how to pass on £2 million IHT-free
Later-life care costs: 6 stats you need to know
How to prepare for care costs
Inheritance tax changes - what we know so far
How to prepare for the changes now
A-levels done. Next up? Money worries
5 tips to help ease Gen Z money worries
The rise of ‘super return’ financial elixirs
Is there a ‘silver bullet’ for retirement savings?
‘Mr 4% rule’ identifies the key risk for pension investors
How to avoid outliving your retirement savings
IHT is changing - can I still count on my inheritance?
Understanding the new inheritance tax rules—and how to protect your legacy
Is ‘financial repression’ coming? Here’s how to beat it
Fund ideas to counter the effects of inflation
Unpacking inflation: the secret threat to retirement plans
What you can do to protect your income and savings
Will the State Pension be there for me?
Can we rely on a State Pension in the future?
Inflation: the hidden tax on your pension
Rising inflation can have a devastating effect on our retirement plans
New job? Here are 5 things you need to know
Make sure you make the most of your employer’s benefits
Will my retirement count as ‘comfortable’?
Retirement standards explained
Why the government wants you to invest
The government’s latest ideas to get you investing
The ‘£299,325’ cost of matching the State Pension
We explain the real value of your pension
What’s my required rate of return?
Creating a framework for retirement
Cash ISAs: the real challenge for savers
Could your money be working harder elsewhere?
60/40 portfolio split explained: the basics
Does this investing rule of thumb still stack up?
How to pay for school fees in 2030
Our guide to school fees planning
How much to save? What it takes for a 'comfortable' retirement
The latest numbers explained
3 steps to avoid higher rate tax in retirement
How to minimise your tax bill
Should you buy Premium Bonds now?
The prizes offered by Premium Bonds have been cut again
Why I'm not ready to de-risk my pension pot
How to safeguard your retirement savings
The hidden 60% tax rate – and how to avoid it
The magic of pension contributions...
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