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We’re an independent financial planning practice located in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, specialising in helping people with their retirement and helping divorcees.

02/11/2026

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://woburnstreet.co.uk/the-psychology-behind-favouring-cash-instead-of-investing/

29/10/2026

Have you spoken to your partner about your retirement plans?

Recent Moneybox research found that 56% of UK adults worry about their retirement finances at least once a year.

Yet, fewer than half of those surveyed had talked things through with their partner.

To discover the importance of discussing your retirement plans with your partner and our top tips on how to broach the conversation, click the link below.

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/how-to-approach-retirement-conversations-with-your-partner/

27/10/2026

£1.28 billion was lost to fraud in 2025, according to UK Finance.

Falling victim to a scam could harm your financial security, but the long-term effects often go beyond your bank account.

Some victims may find the fraud has an emotional impact, such as affecting their confidence or ability to trust people.

To find out more about 5 of the most common scams and how you can protect yourself, click the link below.

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/5-common-scams-you-need-to-be-aware-of/

26/10/2026

Saving for the future should not mean forgetting to enjoy your money today.

A good financial plan can help you understand what you can afford to spend now, while still working towards longer-term goals such as financial security, a career change, or more time doing the things that give your life purpose.

Read our blog, linked below, to learn more about the relationship between money, happiness, and financial wellbeing.

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/how-to-balance-happiness-and-wellbeing/

22/10/2026

How many financial goals do you want to achieve?

A common challenge people face is balancing your competing goals and understanding how to use your assets to work towards them.

Luckily, a financial plan can help. Read our blog, linked below, to discover how we can help you juggle different priorities.

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/balancing-your-goals-how-a-financial-plan-could-help-you-juggle-different-priorities/

20/10/2026

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://woburnstreet.co.uk/the-psychology-behind-favouring-cash-instead-of-investing/

19/10/2026

Retirement is a major life event that most people spend years planning and looking forward to.

And yet, research by Moneybox reveals that 43% of over-55s have never discussed their retirement finances with anyone, and just 44% have spoken about them to a partner or spouse.

This could leave couples with different expectations about when they will stop working and what their retirement will look like. It may also lead to missed opportunities to maximise their retirement income.

Read our blog, linked below, to discover why so many people avoid retirement discussions with their partner, as well as some practical tips for starting this important conversation.

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/how-to-approach-retirement-conversations-with-your-partner/

15/10/2026

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://woburnstreet.co.uk/6-useful-tips-for-avoiding-headline-driven-decisions-ahead-of-the-budget/

13/10/2026

5 common scams you need to be aware of:

1. Phishing and smishing
2. Investment scams
3. Pension scams
4. Romance fraud
5. Vishing

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

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/5-common-scams-you-need-to-be-aware-of/

12/10/2026

Could your financial plan help you feel happier, as well as wealthier?

Enjoying your money today matters, but so does making progress towards the things that could improve your wellbeing over the longer term.

The challenge is finding a balance between spending on the things that bring you happiness now, and building the financial security that could give you more choice in the future.

Read our latest blog, linked below, to discover how your financial plan could help you balance happiness and wellbeing.

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/how-to-balance-happiness-and-wellbeing/

Address

The Old Forge, 39A Woburn Street
Ampthill
MK452HX

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441525712122

Website

https://woburnstreet.co.uk/

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