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5 powerful behavioural biases to avoid when investing

These are deep-rooted beliefs and processes that humans use when making complex decisions, which could include your investments. What you may not realise though, is that if you let these biases control your decision-making process, they could result in you making choices that you later regret. So, with this in mind, read our latest post to discover five powerful biases that you need to avoid, and why falling foul of them could cost you dearly.
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

This week marks the beginning of Maternal Mental Health Week. We had a conversation with our Independent Mortgage & Protection Adviser, Ella Stanton, and soon-to-be-mum, about how to prepare financially for life as a parent.
Economic Commentary - UK business conditions under Labour: things can only get better?

In this month’s commentary our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, looks at what a future Labour government might mean for business conditions in the UK.
5 top tips when spring cleaning your finances to ensure they’re ship shape

You might know where to start with de-cluttering your home, but if you’re wondering how to spring clean your finances, read our latest blog to discover five top tips.
3 powerful reasons to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA early in the tax year

While investing at the end of the tax year means you can use your allowance and place a substantial amount of money into your ISA, waiting until March could actually be detrimental to your wealth. As the allowance, which is £20,000 in 2024/25, cannot be rolled over to the next tax year, if you don’t use it before the start of the new tax year on 6 April, you lose it.
Compound growth – what it is, and why it’s vital to your wealth

Compounding is growth you make on growth you’ve already made When you invest your money you’re exposing it to growth potential. This could be accelerated with compounding, as any growth your money enjoys is then exposed to further growth potential in the future.
Economic Commentary - Will the BoJ scupper Japan’s stock market rally?

In this month’s commentary our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, assesses the prospects for Japanese equities in light of recent policy changes from the Bank of Japan.
Client focus: Putting clients at the heart of everything we do

We were privileged to invite two of our clients, Peter and Mary Lightfoot, into Head Office recently to tell us about their experiences with AFH.
3 shrewd ways to reduce your tax bill before the tax year end

On April 5, the 2023/24 tax year comes to an end. While that may feel like a little way off, it’s likely to come around very quickly and if you haven’t made the most of the tax-benefits available to you, it may soon be too late.