
Is ‘financial independence’ a better option than retirement?
Financial independence means working becomes optional, not essential Diversifying income beyond pensions offers lasting security and freedom A clear plan helps you align your later

Financial independence means working becomes optional, not essential Diversifying income beyond pensions offers lasting security and freedom A clear plan helps you align your later

UK inflation remained at an 18-month high of 3.8% in August, driven by food prices. Above the BoE 2% target UK GDP growth fell to

Gen X savers are cautious, with over £34k on average held in cash savings Less than a third also invest, risking long-term value erosion from

Council Tax hikes on second homes are triggering a surge in holiday property sales In popular holiday destinations the number of properties being listed for

Nearshoring is rising as firms prioritise bringing supply chains closer to home Trump Tariffs’ have only underlined the need for companies to explore their options

Any Autumn Budget changes to Stamp Duty and CGT could heavily influence housing activity in late 2025 Mortgage rates dipped below 5% but gilt yields

City investment volumes reached £2bn by July, 33% below average, but deal sizes are notably larger The outlook for H2 2025 is brighter due to

1 in 6 people don’t know who their pension would go to if they passed away Cohabiting partners are especially at risk of missing out

A third of homeowners are currently making overpayments on their mortgage 40% of homeowners don’t have the confidence to overpay their mortgage Most lenders allow

Only 30% of those aged 30 to 34 and 34% of those aged 35 to 39 have enough life cover to protect their family Households
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