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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.

28/10/2026

If you “open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”, you can find financial planning lessons in the most unexpected places.

Even the lyrics of Queen can prompt useful questions about your money, such as when you might want to retire, how prepared you are for life's twists and turns, and whether your estate plan reflects your wishes.

Read our latest guide, linked below, to discover 5 financial lessons you can take from some of Queen's most famous songs.

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

26/10/2026

Are you thinking about investing in crypto?

Before making a decision, it could help to consider why you want to invest, how much risk you are comfortable taking, how much of your portfolio you would allocate to crypto, and what the tax implications could be.

Looking at crypto alongside your wider goals and financial circumstances could help you decide whether it is appropriate for you.

Read our blog, linked below, to learn what 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/

23/10/2026

Is your business prepared for the unexpected?

It can be easy to overlook your own financial security if you’re focused on your business.

However, if you’re relying on your business to deliver an income, it’s important to take steps that could improve your financial security.

To discover 3 steps you could take to protect your business against the unexpected, click the link below.

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

21/10/2026

A vague goal is a good place to start, but a clear objective is easier to plan for.

For example, "I want to travel more" could eventually become "I want to take a year-long career break in 2030 to explore South America".

Once you know what you are aiming for, a financial plan can help you understand what steps may be needed to make it possible.

Read our blog, linked below, to learn how financial planning could help you turn personal aspirations into meaningful goals.

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

19/10/2026

The government will set out its tax, spending and economic plans for the year ahead and beyond on 28 October 2026 in the Autumn Budget.

The weeks leading up to an Autumn Budget always feature rumours about what might change and how it could affect personal finances.

With this Budget being the first for Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, speculation is particularly rife.

To discover how you can avoid headline-driven decisions in the run-up to the Budget, click the link below.

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

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/

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