Make the most of the 2026/27 tax year with this simple checklist. Boost your pension, use your ISA allowance and save more tax with Shared Cost AVCs.

Petrol, mortgages, energy bills and more. Here's a clear look at how the US-Israeli conflict with Iran may affect household finances in the UK, and what you can actually do about it.

The gender pension gap won't close until 2088. For LGPS members, here's what that means and what you can do about it today.

With just over a month until the 2025/26 tax year ends, your opportunity to make smart saving decisions is getting smaller. Whether you’re looking to save on tax, boost your retirement savings, or feel a little more in control of your money, here are the key things to consider before midnight on 5th April. 

Retiring early sounds great, but how much do you need to actually get there?

Over 57% of UK adults don’t think they’re saving enough for retirement. So, here’s a few simple steps to help you feel more confident and in control of what your future will look like.  

On 26th November, Rachael Reeves shared the Autumn Budget - setting out plans to boost investment in the UK, support working people, and make the tax system feel fairer and more balanced. This blog will cover the key announcements and why they might matter to you, your money, and your future as of November 2025.

You’ve probably seen the headlines – energy prices are going up again. For many households, that news lands with a mix of worry and frustration, especially with winter on the way.   If there’s light in this situation, it’s that you don’t have to face it alone. In this guide, we’ll unpack what’s changed, why it’s happening, and practical steps you can take to keep on top of your bills.

Salary sacrifice is a clever way for you to pay for something directly from your salary before tax is taken. You can often save money and put more towards your future with these schemes, and this blog will explain how.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Day brings awareness to feeling overwhelmed, specifically around global events and relentless bad news being reported in the media.

It’s our favourite time of year: Pension Awareness Week, and this blog will explore the importance of retirement planning and ways that My Money Matters can help you.

Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance for all of us to pause, reflect and check in – with ourselves and each other. And this year’s theme, community, reminds us how much better we feel when we’re connected, supported and understood.

When it comes to employee wellbeing, most employers are doing more than ever. Mental health support, flexible working, and physical wellness programmes are becoming standard across many workplace-including the NHS.

Over the past few years, employee expectations around wellbeing have changed. What used to be seen as a ‘nice to have’- like mental health support or flexible working - is now a standard part of what people look for in an employer.

Financial wellness is a critical aspect of an employee's overall wellbeing, and given the current challenging financial climate, employers are under pressure to support their workforce in this area.

In today's complex financial landscape, it's more crucial than ever for employees to have a solid grasp of money management principles.

The NHS Pension Scheme is one of the most valuable benefits available to NHS staff - but it’s also one of the most complex. And when something is difficult to understand, it’s easy to put off learning about it. 

Debt Awareness Week – Removing the stigma around debt

Bridging the gender pension gap this International Women’s Day

This Time to Talk Day 6th February 2025, we’re focusing on conversations that truly matter – your financial goals and how we can help you ac