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Stocks vs cash: what should you do?

If you’ve been feeling uninspired by slow investment returns in the last few years and you’re worried about the impact that the cost of living could have on your wellbeing or lifestyle, you might be tempted to sell your stocks and keep your money in the bank instead.

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Why annuities are making a comeback

Like wide legged trousers and flip phones, annuities are back in fashion. However, that’s not to say they’re right for everyone.

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How to protect yourself from scams

Scams have come a long way since the ‘Nigerian Prince’ emails of the ‘90s and 2000s. Let’s take a look at some of the most common scams and how you can protect yourself.

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Reasons to be cheerful in 2023

Financial markets thrive on certainty and, whichever way you cut it, 2022 was a challenging year. The good news is, we can be much more positive for 2023.

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The mini-budget and the current market

It's been a busy few days in the economy and financial markets so I thought I would send you an email to give you our view of the current situation.

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The social impact of technology

Social impact doesn’t always get the same level of attention as other aspects of Environmental, Social and Governance investing – but that doesn’t make it any less important.

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Why being boring works

Short-term volatility can scare some investors into deviating from their investing philosophy, as they try to chase higher returns. But it’s a good idea to resist that urge to ‘just do something’.

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This is the real value of financial advice

When people started to notice inflation picking up at the end of last year, most economists confidently predicted it was only temporary. The mood has changed a little since then.

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War, weapons and ESG investing

As the war in Ukraine continues, many people within the investment world have been speculating as to whether weapons can be justified within an ESG portfolio.

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