Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement
On 22 November 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement against a backdrop of a cost of living crisis and a looming general election. It’s been a challenging year…
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All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget
Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”. The announcements ultimately brought down the short-lived Truss administration, with current chancellor,…
Your spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government’s aims to halve inflation, reduce public debt, and boost economic growth, Hunt delivered his…
Your autumn statement update and what it means for you
It has been a tumultuous year in British politics, with three prime ministers and four chancellors holding office. After the calamitous “mini-Budget” ushered in the demise of Liz Truss and…
Magical English adventures to enjoy this summer
It’s wonderful to be able to plan trips and adventures again and predictions of a heatwave and ongoing issues at airports can make it tempting to stay closer to home….
3 key benefits of fixed fee financial planning for you
One of the reasons for creating Life Matters was to do things differently and challenge the status quo of traditional financial advice. One area we feel is especially important is…
6 top tips to make a smooth transition into retirement
There are two very important aspects to preparing yourself for retirement – the financial, and the emotional. Next month we’ll share some important steps to get your financial affairs in…
Does your phone make you happy? 5 signs you’re addicted to your phone and what you can do about it
The convenience of smartphones means they’re now such a big part of our lives that we barely notice how much we use them. You may even be reading this article…
4 key principles to help you invest like Warren Buffett
Surprisingly, good investing is relatively simple. Although that doesn’t mean to say it’s easy. Well known investment pioneer Warren Buffett’s approach can be summed up as buying great businesses, and…
How a diversified portfolio can help you avoid having all your eggs in one basket
We’d all love to be able to make the investment decisions we would have when we’re later armed with hindsight, but because no one’s able to see into the future,…