With the year drawing to a close, you might be thinking about what you can look forward to in 2026. If you love to explore new destinations and tick off bucket list experiences, Lonely Planet has put together a list of the best experiences of 2026.

Amid mingling with friends and celebrating with family during the festive period, you might have quieter days to tackle some financial tasks as you enjoy a mince pie. Ticking off these jobs now could help ensure you have everything ready for 2026.

How your pension is invested will affect the value of it and the income it will provide you later in life. If you’ve put off reviewing your pension fund, find out why it could be a worthwhile task.

Biases affect how you act, and the personal goals you’re working towards could distort how you perceive risk, rewards, and information. Indeed, the more important the goal is to you, the more likely it is that bias occurs.

While phasing into retirement can offer you greater flexibility, it may make your finances more complex. Find out more about five key considerations, like whether you should defer your State Pension or supplement your salary.

The State Pension often provides a reliable income in retirement that’s an important part of your overall financial plan. Yet, many people don’t understand how the State Pension works or what they’re entitled to. This useful guide covers the essentials you need to know, from when you can claim the State Pension to how the income it provides will increase each year.

Despite disappointing economic data in the UK and further afield, there was positive news for investors during September 2025, including a rise in markets. Find out what factors might have influenced the performance of your investment portfolio.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your health. If you struggle to relax, try these five breathing exercises to help you wind down and sleep more soundly.

Scammers stole more than £17.5 million from pensions in 2024, according to Action Fraud. The organisation has identified two prevalent ways criminals are targeting their victims. Find out more about the warning signs you should be aware of.

Have you accumulated multiple pensions over the years? Discover three reasons why consolidating your pension funds could boost your retirement income, and key downsides to consider.

Almost half of workers aged over 50 are already phasing into retirement or would like to do so in the future. Find out why a gradual approach to retirement could be attractive, along with some of the options that could allow you to do so.

This Halloween, read about five of the financial “tricks” you might fall for if you’re not careful. Fortunately, working with a financial adviser could help you navigate complicated allowances and rules to turn some of them into “treats”.

Having a will in place means your estate will be dealt with according to your wishes, and there are other important reasons to write a will too. Find out more about making a will, as well as setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney, in this useful guide.