This article highlights the importance of seeking financial advice as working lives become more flexible.

• As life expectancy increases, workers are abandoning the idea of spending a whole career with one company
• More workers are

Small increases in pension contributions can significantly boost long-term savings, thanks to the power of compound investment growth. Even a modest monthly rise can add tens of thousands to your retirement pot, making future financial

Laura is Receptionist at FMB and also supports the accounts and admin teams. Laura is one of our best known face/voice as she is usually the one greeting you at our Kendal office or on the phone!

1. How many years have you worked at FMB?

Could your finances benefit from a spring clean? You could take some inspiration from the Swedes. They believe in ‘döstädning,’ or ‘death cleaning.’ Despite the name, it’s really about simplifying life, reducing clutter and making things

• CPI fell to its lowest level since last March, retail sales rose by 1.8% in January, US threatens global tariffs of 15%
• Latest ONS data shows the Consumer Prices Index fell to its lowest level since last March
• ONS retail data shows

Money has a way of taking on new meaning as the years go by. In our earlier decades, it is often about getting by, paying the bills, building careers and finding our footing. Later in life, money becomes more closely tied to security,

Investors enter 2026 with cautious optimism as inflation, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties persist. Data centres may sustain growth opportunities despite concerns about an AI bubble. The IMF predicts uneven global growth, so