Ongoing conflict in the Middle East and investor concerns that technology companies are overvalued continued to affect market performance. Find out what other factors may have impacted your investment portfolio in July 2026.

Later life is often seen as a time of slowing down and losing purpose, but this view can be limiting and unhelpful. Find out how to rethink ageing and build a more positive mindset so that you can enjoy every moment of life.

JRR Tolkien wrote stories that captured the imagination of millions. But his meticulous estate planning could also teach us some important lessons: discover more about four of these.

Gifting assets during your lifetime has become a common strategy for reducing a potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. Yet, gifting doesn’t always mean that assets are excluded from your estate when calculating IHT. Find out what you need to know.

Key changes are being made to ISAs in April 2027, and they could affect how you use the tax-efficient wrapper. To cut through the sometimes confusing headlines, we explain the two changes you should be aware of.

Have you ever made an investment mistake? Looking back at what led to the mistake could help you identify potential triggers that might prevent you from repeating the error.

During April 2026, markets have continued to experience volatility as the conflict in the Middle East has developed. Find out what external factors may have affected the performance of your investments.

Millions of well-intentioned people in the UK are helping their loved ones manage their online financial accounts, but could risk having these accounts frozen because they don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place.

As the value of your estate grows, your Inheritance Tax allowance could reduce. Learn how the size of your estate can impact your tax-efficient allowance.

The 2026/27 tax year started on 6 April 2026. While you have until 5 April 2027 to use tax-efficient allowances and exemptions, making a plan now could be valuable.