Stay invested: Why market participation beats market timingStay

Trying to time the market can seriously damage your long-term returns. We explore the data behind staying invested and why patience is one of the most powerful investment tools available.

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Economic outlook 2026: Green shoots or cautious wait?

Tentative signs of recovery meet ongoing uncertainty. Our take on the 2026 global economic outlook, IMF growth forecasts, and the implications for investors.

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Dividend outlook 2026: What growth prospects mean for your portfolio

Dividend outlook 2026: What growth prospects mean for your portfolio UK dividends are forecast to reach £88.8bn in 2026. See what modest headline growth and a stronger underlying trend mean for income and investments.

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Why keeping clam and staying invested can pay off in the long term

Markets may rise and fall, but long-term investors are usually rewarded. Learn why staying invested beats trying to time the market — especially in volatile times.

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How much do you really know about your pension?

Many UK adults overestimate their pension knowledge. Find out what you need to know about your scheme, your State Pension and how to take control.

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End of tax year planning: Key allowances and limits for the 2025/26 tax year

As the 2025/26 tax year ends, review ISAs, pensions and gifting allowances to make sure you are on top of your tax numbers before April.

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Market volatility in 2026: staying disciplined when conditions shift

Market volatility has risen in 2026. Learn why diversification and a disciplined long-term plan matter when inflation, rates and geopolitics shift quickly.

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Confidence rising: young investors step forward

Investor confidence is rising, especially among under-35s. Discover how younger adults are embracing investing and why planning now pays off later.

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Bridging the wealth gap: planning for your family’s financial future

Many families today are quietly navigating a financial balancing act — supporting children as they step into adulthood, while also helping parents in later life. This growing pressure across generations is creating a new kind of wealth gap — not just in income, but in timing, priorities and planning.

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Future ready: tune into Budget changes now

The latest Budget signals longer-term tax changes. Learn what to tune into now, from dividend tax and ISAs to pensions, property and IHT.

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