Martyn Southam

When markets experience volatility, even the most level-headed investor can let their emotions or other influences affect their decisions. Read on to find out why ...

Traditionally, you’d go from full-time employment to retirement on a set date. Now, more workers are embracing retirement flexibility and choosing to phase gradually into ...

Having a stable income when you retire could give you the independence to enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life after work. Indeed, a July 2023 ...

Thinking about what might happen after you die isn’t easy. It’s hard to imagine the world simply continuing. That’s likely one reason why so many ...

While global government policy – particularly US trade tariffs – continued to influence the value of investments in August 2025, many markets experienced less volatility ...

When you make investment decisions, you know they should be based on data, logic, and careful analysis. Yet, the choices you make are often influenced ...

Your midlife can be an exciting time; you may have ticked off some goals or bucket list items and are looking forward to what the ...

Taking out a new mortgage deal could represent a shift in your financial commitments. So, reviewing whether your financial protection is still appropriate could ensure ...

It was just 50 years ago that the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 allowed women to open their own bank account or take out a mortgage ...

From April 2027, pensions are expected to fall within your estate and could be liable for Inheritance Tax (IHT). That date might seem far away, ...