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Our experts’ latest views on the global economy, including the outlook for growth, inflation, jobs and interest rates.

We’ve crunched the data to help you work out how much you need to save for retirement, along with practical tips on how to boost your pension savings.

Markets have been volatile recently, but holding too much cash in your investment portfolio could prove costly. We explore how much cash investors really need.

We explore the dramatic shift in the top 10 stocks from 1975 to 2025 and explain why diversification is key to long-term investment success.

We compare the potential returns from investing £10,000 over 50 years with holding it in cash, and explain what these results mean for you.

Learn what shares are, how they work and the rewards and risks of investing in them.

Discover how staying invested through market downturns can boost your wealth. Learn about the power of compounding and the risks of market timing.

We explore six common mistakes to avoid during market turbulence, including panic selling, ignoring long-term trends and trying to time the market.

You can’t leave pension savings in your will, so completing an ‘expression of wish’ form is crucial for ensuring your money goes to those you care about.

Discover why taking on too much investment risk can threaten your retirement and learn how to balance growth and security in your portfolio.

Discover how pound-cost averaging can help you navigate choppy markets by smoothing out investment fluctuations and providing peace of mind.

We explore eight ways to help safeguard your retirement savings and maintain your financial stability during periods of market volatility.