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We only have one life. AKFP Group want to help you live it through their award-winning approach to f AKFP Group want to help you live it.

Our award-winning approach to financial planning is a little bit different and helps you do just that.

16/10/2026

Brits are more risk-averse when considering investing than other nations.

According to Manchester Metropolitan University, excluding workplace pensions, only 23% of people in the UK invest in the stock market, compared with nearly two-thirds in the US.

To discover some of the reasons why cash might feel safer and the potential impact of overlooking investing, read our latest blog, linked below.

https://akfp.net/the-psychology-behind-favouring-cash-instead-of-investing/

14/10/2026

You’ve no doubt heard many of Queen’s greatest hits countless times.

You might have danced to ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ at weddings, sung along to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in the car, or stomped your feet to ‘We Will Rock You’.

What you probably didn’t realise is that you were absorbing some poignant lessons about how to approach your finances.

Read our latest guide, linked below, to discover how Queen's most famous lyrics could inspire you to create "a kind of magic" by helping you take control of your money.

https://akfp.net/5-financial-lessons-to-learn-from-queen-lyrics/

12/10/2026

Could crypto have a place in your wider financial plan?

Around 1 in 5 people have already invested some money in crypto, according to Aviva, and 27% are considering using it as part of their retirement plans.

But cryptoassets remain high risk, with sharp price movements, limited consumer protection, and potential tax implications.

Read our latest blog, linked below, to discover the questions to consider before making crypto part of your financial plan.

Cryptoassets may not be regulated financial products, so please be aware that trading them carries a considerable amount of risk for your capital. Cryptocurrencies are also not covered by existing consumer protection laws and are not suitable for the majority of investors.

https://akfp.net/5-cryptoasset-myths-busted/

09/10/2026

3 ways business owners could plan for the unexpected:

1. Have an emergency fund you can use to pay for short-term outgoings
2. Take out appropriate financial protection
3. Register a Lasting Power of Attorney

Read our blog, linked below, to find out more about how you could protect your business.

https://akfp.net/3-ways-business-owners-could-plan-for-the-unexpected/

07/10/2026

Are your goals actually your own?

It can be easy to follow the path that feels expected, whether that means climbing the career ladder, retiring in a certain way, or working towards milestones that seem like the obvious next step.

But taking time to think about what you genuinely want could help you make more intentional decisions about how you use your time and money.

Read our latest blog, linked below, to discover how a financial plan could help you set meaningful life goals.

https://akfp.net/how-to-stop-following-the-crowd-and-set-meaningful-life-goals/

05/10/2026

5 useful tips for avoiding headline-driven decisions ahead of the Budget:

1. Limit your exposure to the news and social media
2. Remember that speculation isn’t the same as policy
3. Keep in mind that not all potential changes will be relevant to you
4. There’s often a transition period before new policy is introduced
5. Build in a delay before you act on decisions

Read our blog, linked below, to find out more.

https://akfp.net/6-useful-tips-for-avoiding-headline-driven-decisions-ahead-of-the-budget/

02/10/2026

3 psychological reasons you might prefer cash to investments:

1. Market movements can make investing feel uncertain
2. The fear of losing money could mean you favour cash
3. Cash is tangible, which may make it feel safer

Read our blog, linked below, to learn more about why cash might feel safer, and the potential impact of overlooking investing.

https://akfp.net/the-psychology-behind-favouring-cash-instead-of-investing/

28/09/2026

Do you want to help fund your child or grandchild’s education?

From school fees to university costs, planning ahead could give your loved ones more choice and confidence when important expenses arise.

Our guide explores the costs you may need to consider, why starting early can help, and how parents and grandparents could build a nest egg in a way that supports their wider financial plan.

Download your copy, linked below, to learn how you can best support your loved ones.

https://akfp.net/guide-back-to-school-how-to-build-a-nest-egg-to-fund-your-childrens-education/

25/09/2026

What are you planning to do after you exit your business?

Entrepreneurs often find that their personal goals and finances become entwined with those of the business.

So, once you exit the business, it might feel like starting over from scratch.

Making what comes next part of your exit strategy could make the transition easier and allow the business decisions you make to support your lifestyle goals.

Read our blog, linked below, to discover why selling your business isn't the finish line and how to prepare for what comes after.

https://akfp.net/business-owners-selling-your-business-isnt-the-finish-line/

23/09/2026

2 upcoming ISA changes you should be aware of:

1. The Cash ISA limit will reduce to £12,000 for under-65s
2. Interest earned on cash held in non-cash ISAs will be subject to 22% tax

Although ISAs remain a popular and tax-efficient way to save and invest, these changes could affect how you use your allowance from April 2027.

Read our blog, linked below, to find out how the changes could affect you.

https://akfp.net/2-upcoming-isa-changes-you-should-be-aware-of/

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