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The positive psychology of clear financial goals
Research has identified an “ambition gap” in the UK, with millions of adults admitting they have no financial aspirations for the coming year. Not only can a clear goal mean you’re more likely to achieve your aspirations, but it can also have a positive effect on your wellbeing.
Market volatility is here again: 5 ways to keep calm and carry on
As we enter these most uncertain times, we want to give you five reasons to keep calm and carry on.
Guide: 7 key allowances you might want to use before the end of the 2025/26 tax year
The current tax year will end on 5 April 2026, and many important allowances and exemptions will reset. Read this handy guide to see which allowances you could make use of before the deadline to help your money go further.
Investment market update: January 2026
Geopolitical tensions and threats of trade tariffs has continued to impact global investment markets over the last few months. Find out what factors may have affected your investments at the start of 2026.
How to break your phone habit to reclaim your time
If you constantly check your mobile, you may have inadvertently developed a phone habit. Read to learn how this affects you, and some ways to reclaim your time.
7 simple ways to manage stress in a busy world
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when life is especially hectic. Read to learn about seven practical tips to help you manage stress in a busy world.
6 life insurance myths homeowners should know
Compared to Americans and other Europeans, Brits are among the least likely to take out life insurance. Discover six myths that might have put you off taking out insurance, and why you might want to reconsider.
The power of pension tax relief and how it could boost your retirement income
Pension tax relief can significantly bolster your future retirement income. Here's why it's worth ensuring you've claimed all you're entitled to.
5 ways to recover from past financial mistakes
While mistakes can be frustrating, moving past them is important. Holding on to financial mistakes could mean you lose confidence in your ability to make decisions, so read five ways to emotionally recover.
MWA Financial Advice is a proud signatory to the Women in Finance charter with HM treasury
We are pleased to announce that MWA Financial Advice is now a signatory to the Women in Finance Charter with HM Treasury. This represents our commitment to building a more balanced and fair industry with equitable gender representation. A balanced workforce is good for business – it is good for customers, for profitability and workplace culture.
Guide: The money lessons your family could learn from board games this Christmas
As you sit down to play a board game with your family over the festive period, you might pick one containing valuable money lessons. From the importance of diversifying in Risk to deciding upon goals in The Game of Life, there are plenty of learning opportunities.
Investment market update: November 2025
In November 2025, concerns of an AI bubble affected the markets, but there were still highs. Find out what else may have influenced the performance of your investment portfolio.