Archive: April 2026

Teaching children the value of money has never been more important. With the rising cost of living and the ease of digital spending, helping young people understand how to save is a crucial life skill. Teach Your Children to Save Day in 2026 falls on April 27th. and is the perfect opportunity for families to Read More +

Hi, Claire here from FH Manning. If you’re anything like me, the minute Halloween pumpkins are off the shelves, the Black Friday emails start flooding in. “Unmissable Deal!” “Ends Midnight!” “Last Chance!” Honestly, it can feel like your inbox is screaming at you to spend money you didn’t even know you were planning to spend. Read More +

Managing your finances can feel a little spooky–especially if you have unexpected expenses that are creeping in and haunting you. Do you have ghost expenses sneaking up to go bump in the night? Eliminating unnecessary expenses can improve your financial outlook and take some of the spooks and scares out of your financial management process. Read More +

It’s back to school season–and that means the perfect opportunity for children to learn a little more about money management and how to ensure that they’re meeting their long-term financial goals. Not only that, it’s a great time for adults to brush up on some of those key money-related topics that they may be a little Read More +

Being a company director is a role of real influence and responsibility. In smaller enterprises—whether start-ups, professional services, or family-run ventures—the director often becomes the face and heartbeat of the organisation. That is why understanding your legal duties, governance obligations, and strategic oversight is essential. Having supported business owners across Lincolnshire, I’d like to share Read More +

In today’s fast-paced world, managing personal finances can feel overwhelming. With so much advice out there, it’s easy to get lost in complex strategies and forget that sometimes, small changes can make a big difference.With my love of food and good health, and inspired by #JustOneThing from the late Michael Mosley and the practical wisdom Read More +

The short answer is yes. It is possible to backdate pension contributions under certain conditions. The process is called ‘carry forward’ and allows you to contribute to a pension scheme for a previous tax year after the designated deadline. If it is your intention to use carry forward in the future, you must have had Read More +

Most people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions. There are a lot of reasons for those challenges. For some people, those resolutions were unrealistic to begin with. Others struggle with self-doubt that prevents them from meeting their goals. Still others lack accountability or planning, two of the key elements in achieving goals and smashing resolutions. Read More +

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, we all know how stressful it is to get creative gift ideas for the entire family. Christmas should be a time we enjoy life’s simple pleasures as we participate in cherished traditions and enjoy gifts from loved ones. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves spending more than we can afford Read More +

Consumer prices have been rising exponentially for the past year or so, contributing to the high cost of living UK residents have been struggling with. In June, inflation in the UK hit 9.4%, the highest it has been in 40 years. High inflation means price increases for most items, leading the average consumer to slash Read More +