Around 39 million adults in the UK fall into the advice gap. We believe our industry has a responsibility to change that.
In our latest research, we dig into why so many customers are missing out on the benefits of professional support when it comes to looking after their money.
We also put forward a number of steps we can take in order to help more people enjoy better financial outcomes.
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Perhaps one of the most important things to understand about money is that people don’t experience it rationally. They experience it psychologically.
One of the most common assumptions people make is this: “I’ll be happy when…” I’ll be happy when I can retire. I’ll be happy when the mortgage is paid off. I’ll be happy when I have enough money. I’ll be happy when I can work less. I’ll be happy when I’ve achieved financial freedom. At first glance, these seem like perfectly reasonable goals. In fact, many of them are exactly the kinds of goals financial planners help clients work towards every day.
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