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How to conduct a financial wellbeing audit

In this comprehensive guide, we outline a step-by-step approach to conducting a financial wellbeing audit tailored for law firms, complete with a checklist of essential questions and key metrics to track.

Signs you are doing well (financially) at 30

This article explores key signs of financial success, backed by statistics and actionable advice tailored to legal professionals. Whether you’re building your practice or climbing the ranks, these insights will help you secure your financial future.

Are you spending money on what matters most to you?

Learn how to align your spending with your goals and desires using Future Authoring, ensuring every financial decision moves you closer to your ideal future.

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) for Barristers: How to work less, earn more, and retire sooner

In this article, we’ll dive into the unique financial challenges barristers face, explore tailored investment strategies, and provide actionable steps to fast-track your journey to financial independence—all while maintaining the quality of life you deserve.

Securing the Future: How Financial Wellbeing Can Boost Employee Engagement

Employers are increasingly concerned about losing staff due to salary expectations. This article reveals how boosting employee engagement through workplace pensions and comprehensive financial wellbeing education can enhance retention, secure long-term financial security, and foster a more resilient, productive workforce.

The mini retirement movement, a wellbeing trend taking over the professional world

This comprehensive guide explores the concept of taking extended breaks throughout your legal career, outlining the benefits—including improved work-life balance, burnout prevention, enhanced creativity, and renewed productivity—while also addressing potential drawbacks such as financial implications, career disruption, and skill maintenance challenges.

Bank of England reduces interest rates

The BoE has announced an interest rate reduction of 0.25%, lowering the rate to 4.5%.

Does being financially literate automatically lead to better financial well-being?

The study set out with a simple question: Does being financially literate automatically lead to better financial well-being? The researchers hypothesized that while financial literacy is important, its impact on well-being is significantly enhanced when individuals also possess strong financial self-efficacy.

How Learning About Money Can Change the Way We Handle It: Insights from a Recent Study

A recent study demonstrates that targeted financial education programmes significantly boost financial literacy, empowering individuals to improve personal finance behaviors such as budgeting, savings, and debt management.

Reducing taxation: Enterprise Investment Schemes (EISs)

This article explores how EISs work, the tax benefits they offer, and their suitability for those looking to optimise their tax position.

Reducing taxation: Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs)

This article explores how VCTs work, the tax benefits they offer, and their suitability for those looking to optimise their tax position.

The Hidden crisis destroying workplace productivity

Financial stress among employees is a significant concern in the UK, with nearly 40% of workers experiencing sleepless nights due to financial worries.

The importance of financial planning: A guide for legal professionals

In the demanding field of law, you often prioritise your clients' needs, sometimes at the expense of your own financial well-being.

Changes to National Insurance Contributions

In the Autumn Budget of 2024, the UK government announced significant changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), effective from April 2025.

Balancing Retirement Savings with Current Financial Obligations: A Guide for Legal Professionals

Legal professionals often face a difficult balancing act: managing day-to-day expenses while securing a financially stable retirement.

How Tax Relief on Pension Contributions works

For legal professionals—whether salaried solicitors, self-employed barristers, or law firm partners—understanding how pension tax relief works can help maximise retirement savings while reducing tax liabilities.

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