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Curb your Enthusiasm: 3 insights from FTSE 100’s performance
2025 was a strong year for the FTSE 100, the index of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, rising 21.5% – its best annual performance since 2009 – and going on to cross 10,000 points for…
New Crypto Rules Are Coming in 2027
From 2027, crypto firms serving UK customers will need full FCA authorisation for the first time. Here’s what the new rules actually cover, what FSCS protection will and won’t mean for you, and what’s already true today, well before the…
Why a Pension Still Matters When You’re Planning to Sell Your Business
If you’ve built a business, it’s probably one of the largest things you own, and it’s natural to think of eventually selling it as your retirement plan. It’s also worth knowing that just 20% of self-employed people pay into a…
How much should you contribute to your pension?
A third of people don’t know how much they need to contribute to their pensions every year to create a comfortable retirement, according to a MoneyAge article (11 November 2025). Striking the right balance with pension contributions is important. Contribute…
The Psychology Behind the AI Stock Rush
Nvidia became the first company to pass a $4 trillion valuation, and both the Bank of England and the European Central Bank have since warned of stretched AI valuations. Here’s what’s actually driving the rush into AI stocks.
Persistent Inflation Is Quietly Eroding Wealth
(Here’s What To Do About It) TL;DR Persistent inflation is quietly eroding wealth—even when markets look healthy. Real investment returns are being squeezed, while frozen tax thresholds (“fiscal drag”) mean more of your income and gains are taxed each year….