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Worrying about your finances in retirement could dampen your excitement as you start the next chapter of your life. As you’ll often be responsible for generating your own income once you give up work, it’s not surprising that a February 2025 report from Which? revealed half of over-55s are worried about running out of money.

Wealth is often associated with financial abundance. However, when you look at the things that bring you joy and give you purpose, it might not be the value of your assets. Indeed, a February 2025 report from HSBC suggests the younger generation is less likely to define wealth by how much they have in the

When people think about financial wellbeing, they often link it to frugality or building wealth. Yet, an effective financial plan isn’t always about that, sometimes, it might make sense to spend more. It can be difficult to get your head around. After all, as a child, you’re often taught that being sensible with money means

You don’t know what’s around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it. A financial shock could derail your short- and long-term plans and might mean you face additional stress at an already difficult time. So, creating a financial safety net that you can rely on should the unexpected happen could offer

This guest blog was written by Chris Budd who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book, and also the Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing. He founded the Institute for Financial Wellbeing, and has written more than 100 episodes of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast. One would imagine that the way we spend money makes us happy. However,