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It’s one of the most common financial questions people ask: “How much do I need to retire?” Unfortunately, most answers aren’t particularly helpful. You’ll often…

If you’re wondering, can you withdraw from your pension before 55, the short answer is usually no. For most people in the UK, pension savings…

When people ask, “is £2 million enough to retire at 55?”, the instinctive answer is usually: “Surely it must be.” And, for most people, £2…

Living longer than your plan The greatest risk to your retirement may not be market volatility. It might be underestimating how long, and how well,…

“I want to … be comfortable about what we are spending and know that at the rate at which we live, nothing’s going to run…

When you want financial planning, you might be after cashflow modelling, without realising it. What Cashflow Modelling really does Financial planning, financial advice, wealth management…

The appointment marks the next phase of growth for the B Corp-certified financial planning firm First Wealth, the B Corp-certified financial planning firm, has appointed…

As we move deeper into 2026, the UK SME mergers and acquisitions market is best described as selective, disciplined and opportunity‑rich for the well‑prepared. After several years of…

Fear of finance.  It might sound silly to read or say. But the struggle is real. In fact, research suggests a link between financial anxiety and mental…

The UK tax year begins on 6th April. Yet many people only start thinking about tax planning in February or March, when the deadline suddenly…

As income rises, so does exposure to higher tax rates. In the UK, individuals earning more than £100,000 face additional tax challenges, including the gradual…

The UK tax year begins on 6th April. Yet many people only start thinking about tax planning in February or March the following year, when…