Anchoring bias is a common cognitive phenomenon that could affect your day-to-day and long-term financial decisions. The good news is that there are ways you could minimise the effect of bias, including anchoring. First, what is a financial bias? The term refers to...
Economic data suggesting some developed countries, including the US, could fall into a recession continued to affect investment markets in September 2024. Read on to discover other factors that may have affected the performance of your investments. UK Data from the...
More than 70% of Brits think Inheritance Tax (IHT) is unfair, according to a poll carried out by Tax Policy Associates in 2023. You might consider how other countries handle taxing assets when you pass away to be “fairer”, read on to find out more. Over the last few...
If you were trying to improve your health and wellbeing, what would you think about changing? Your first instinct may be to eat healthier foods or exercise more frequently. However, new research suggests that your social life might play a more important role in your...
There’s speculation that interest rates might fall further this year. So, if your mortgage deal ends soon, you might be hesitant to lock in a new one. Yet, searching for a mortgage now could potentially save you money. When your existing mortgage ends, you’ll usually...
You could uncover “lost” pension savings and boost your retirement by tracking down old pots you might have forgotten about. Read on to find out why you might have lost pensions and how to rediscover them. 27 October 2024 marks National Pension Tracing Day and the...