Welcome to the Resource Centre.
Here you will find copies of our personal finance magazine.
SMART goals: 5 steps to effective financial planning
Planning your finances without clear goals could mean you miss the mark or feel unsure whether you’re on track. Download this practical guide to discover how using the SMART framework may help you set effective financial goals.
Your Spring Statement update and what it means for you
Just over three months after her lengthy Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has addressed the House of Commons and delivered the government’s 2026 Spring Statement.
To help you understand what this means for you, we’ve produced a summary detailing the main points.
7 key allowances you might want to use before the end of the 2025/26 tax year
The current tax year will end on 5 April 2026, and many important allowances and exemptions will reset. Read this handy guide to see which allowances you could make use of before the deadline to help your money go further.
5 tips to help you manage your wealth in 2026
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for the months ahead and create a plan for how to achieve them. This useful guide offers five practical tips that can help you manage your wealth in 2026 and beyond.
The money lessons your family could learn from board games this Christmas
As you sit down to play a board game with your family over the festive period, you might pick one containing valuable money lessons. From the importance of diversifying in Risk to deciding upon goals in The Game of Life, there are plenty of learning opportunities.
Your Autumn Budget update, and what it means for you
After months of speculation and rumour, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the Autumn Budget for 2025. In this update, we’ll explain the key changes and what they mean for you.
Everything you need to know about the State Pension
The State Pension often provides a reliable income in retirement that’s an important part of your overall financial plan. Yet, many people don’t understand how the State Pension works or what they’re entitled to. This useful guide covers the essentials you need to know, from when you can claim the State Pension to how the income it provides will increase each year.
12 practical reasons to write a will and name a Lasting Power of Attorney
Having a will in place means your estate will be dealt with according to your wishes, and there are other important reasons to write a will too. Find out more about making a will, as well as setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney, in this useful guide.
Revealed: The value of financial planning
Financial planning can add real value to your life, helping you achieve your goals and enjoy the lifestyle you want. Read this insightful guide to discover the key benefits of working with a financial planner, from helping you define your priorities to growing your wealth.
Planning for a longer life: Wellbeing tips and financial management strategies
Average life expectancies have increased significantly in recent years. While this is good news, it could present challenges for your health and your finances. This practical guide looks at some of the wellbeing steps you might take so you can enjoy your later years and key considerations when you’re creating a long-term financial plan.
What the Back to the Future ripple effect could teach you about financial planning
40 years ago, Back to the Future delighted cinema-goers and the “ripple effect” the characters experience could provide a valuable lesson when creating a financial plan – even small actions you take now may have a large effect on your future. Find out other insights you could pick up from Marty McFly and Doc Brown in this useful guide.
The compounding effect: How it could boost or harm your finances
Once described as the “eighth wonder of the world”, compounding could be key to building wealth and reaching your lifestyle goals. However, if you don’t understand how it works, it might be a missed opportunity or even harm your finances. Read this insightful guide to find out why you need to know what compounding is.
How financial planning could help you answer essential “what if?” questions
With many people worrying about how their decisions will affect their long-term finances or how they’d cope if they faced an unexpected obstacle, cashflow modelling may be a valuable tool that boosts your clients’ long-term confidence.
This handy guide explains what cashflow modelling is and how, when used as part of a wider financial plan, it might lead to better-informed decisions that support long-term goals.
Your Spring Statement update, and what it means for you
The chancellor has delivered the Spring Statement outlining the government’s fiscal plans for 2025 and beyond.
To help you understand what this means for you, we’ve produced a summary detailing the main points of Rachel Reeves’ speech.
You can also read about how the measures announced could affect you, your family, and your business.
7 allowances you might want to use before the end of the 2024/25 tax year
The current tax year will end on 5 April 2025. When the new tax year begins, many allowances will reset, so you might want to check if you could benefit from using these seven to make your finances more efficient and reduce your overall tax bill in 2024/25.
5 key financial planning steps to consider during a divorce
A relationship breaking down can be incredibly emotionally challenging, and it may have a significant effect on your short- and long-term finances as well. This useful guide highlights some of the potential steps you might take during a divorce to maintain financial stability and plan for the future.
10 of the world’s best destinations to travel to during winter in the UK
It’s not hard to argue that winter is a magical period. In northern hemisphere countries like here in the UK, it’s the time of year when cities sparkle with festive lighting, snow dusts dramatic landscapes, and much of the globe slows down to celebrate what is really important to them.
The surprising benefits of choosing a “living legacy” for your loved ones
Traditionally, families have passed on wealth through an inheritance. Yet, choosing a “living legacy”, where you pass on assets during your lifetime, could benefit both you and your loved ones. Read this useful guide to discover the key benefits of choosing a living legacy, as well as the potential downsides.
2024 Autumn Budget Update
Almost four months after Labour won the general election, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her 2024 Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans for this tax year and beyond.
The first-time buyer’s guide to saving for a property deposit
Saving a deposit to buy your first home might seem like a daunting task. Download your copy of this practical guide to discover what you need to know and pick up some handy tips that could help you become a proud homeowner.