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Investment market update: January 2026
Geopolitical tensions and threats of trade tariffs continued to impact global investment markets at the start of 2026. Find out what factors may have affected your investments at the start of 2026.

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 235 min read
6 in 10 over-45s are underestimating the cost of care by thousands of pounds
A report suggests that 6 in 10 over-45s are underestimating the cost of a care home by thousands of pounds. Understanding the expected costs and creating a care plan could ease stress for you and your family should you need support in the future.

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 234 min read
The power of pension tax relief and how it could boost your retirement income
Pension tax relief can significantly bolster your future retirement income. Here's why it's worth ensuring you've claimed all you're entitled to.

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 234 min read
What you can learn from Michael Sheen about spending with purpose
Spending money with purpose can improve your wellbeing. With International Day of Happiness taking place on 20 March 2026, now is the perfect time to think about how you want to use your wealth in a meaningful way, taking inspiration from renowned actor Michael Sheen.

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 233 min read
3 insights from the FTSE 100’s performance that could help you curb impulsive decisions
Despite ups and downs throughout the year, 2025 proved to be a great year for the FTSE 100. The index was up 21.5% over the year. Find out what investments lessons you could learn from the FTSE’s performance.

Tom from Harken Financial
Feb 233 min read
Investment market update: October 2025
Markets reached record highs in October 2025 despite ongoing uncertainty and disappointing economic data in some regions. Find out what may have affected the performance of your investments.

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 25, 20256 min read
The difficult but important estate planning conversations to have with your family
Once you’ve created an estate plan, you might want to talk to your family about the decisions you’ve made. While these conversations can be difficult, they’re important and could ensure everyone is on the same page.

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 25, 20253 min read
3 valuable ways to create a guaranteed income in retirement
Almost two-fifths of people say a guaranteed income is a priority in retirement. If you’d like the certainty of knowing how much you’ll receive each month, read about three valuable ways to create financial security when you stop working.

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 25, 20253 min read
Why successful investing starts with your mindset, not the markets
What’s the most important factor affecting the performance of your investments? Your mind might jump to the ups and downs of the market. However, the markets aren’t the starting point of a successful investment: your mindset is.

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 25, 20253 min read
How you could use framing bias to your advantage
How information is framed can alter your view and influence your decisions. Thinking about how you approach financial choices could help you reframe them to improve your mindset, and lead to better outcomes.

Tom from Harken Financial
Nov 25, 20254 min read
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