Are you being (pension) scammed?
Anyone can be the victim of a pension scam, no matter how financially savvy they think they are. Scammers are using ever more elaborate tricks To fool people so it’s important to...
Real Life Advice Report 2025: Chapter 2 – Parents postpone retirement plans to support children
Parents are under financial stress as a result of providing financial support to their children – with many believing they may need to delay their retirement plans. This is according to our...
The right age to start a business?
At Elephants Child, we work with business owners of all ages and being an entrepreneur at any stage in life is hard work. So, is there ever a “right time” to start...
Talk Money Week 2025 – It’s time to start the conversation about money
At a glance As a nation, the UK is notoriously tight-lipped about certain topics, and money is probably top of that list. Many people are reluctant to talk about their personal finances...
Living abroad – and what it could mean for taking your pension
Many people dream of retiring abroad, especially to a country that enjoys more sunshine, and maybe lower tax rates too. Over the past few years, there has been a huge increase in...
Real Life Advice Report 2025: Chapter 2 – Will my child ever buy a home, or be able to retire?
Almost a third of parents are pessimistic about their children’s financial futures, with fears ranging from their child never owning their own home to not being able to retire in later life....
Budget 2025: Beware of the rumours
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her second Budget next month, there’s plenty of speculation about what could be announced. Yet experience shows us that making decisions based on unfounded rumours...
Timing your business sale – November 2025 vs June 2026 – what’s the financial difference
Business owners looking to sell their business will face higher tax rates from April of next year – so could it be worth considering bringing a planned sale forward? At a glance ...
Are we living in a bubble?
Financial bubbles form when asset prices disconnect from fundamentals and jump to unsustainable levels. They have been part of the investment landscape since financial markets were first regulated. Some high-profile voices (Bank...
Real Life Advice Report 2025: Chapter 1 – Why milestones often spark the search for financial advice
Almost half of people seeking financial advice say that one of life’s milestones – from retirement to buying a home – is a key reason. This is according to the findings of...
