Business
6 November 2025
At Elephants Child, we work with business owners of all ages and being an entrepreneur at any stage in life is hard work. So, is there ever a “right time” to start a business? In our experience, we see different challenges for those in their 20s compared with those in their 50s. Business Growth Advisor Steve Bird, who has built and sold three of his own technology businesses, explores how age impacts start-ups.
4 minutesInvesting
4 November 2025
Talking about money helps people make clearer, more confident financial decisions. It also encourages action – so why do so few people do it? In the sixth annual Talk Money Week, the Money and Pensions Advice Service is encouraging people to "Start the conversation".
3 minutesRetirement
30 October 2025
Many people dream of retiring abroad, especially to a country that enjoys more sunshine, and maybe lower tax rates too. Over the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the number of Britons migrating to Dubai, lured by the warm climate and tax-free income. But how does living overseas affect your pension when you come to take money out of it? We look at three popular expat locations and what it means for drawing a UK pension.
4 minutesInvesting
22 October 2025
Almost a third of parents are pessimistic about their children's financial futures, with fears ranging from their child never owning their own home to not being able to retire in later life. This is according to our Real Life Advice Report 2025. It surveyed 8,000 people to find out how their attitudes to money, financial advice and the future had changed over time.
4 minutesInvesting
17 October 2025
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her second Budget next month, there’s plenty of speculation about what could be announced. Yet experience shows us that making decisions based on unfounded rumours can often lead to unintended consequences
4 minutesBusiness
15 October 2025
Business owners looking to sell their business will face higher tax rates from April of next year – so could it be worth considering bringing a planned sale forward?
4 minutesRetirement
19 September 2025
More of us are reaching our 100th birthdays than ever before. While a letter from the King may seem exciting, funding a long and comfortable retirement requires careful planning. We explore what you need to consider to ensure your pension savings can stretch across 35 years or more.
4 minutesBusiness
6 August 2025
Kevin Petley, Business Growth Advisor at Elephants Child regularly works with businesses in developing plans for expansion. He shares his insights and tips for other business owners looking to grow.
4 minutesInvesting, Retirement
15 July 2025
If you set up a child pension while your children are young, you’re putting them on the path to future financial wellbeing. We explain why starting early means starting right.
4 minutesInvesting
11 July 2025
With the popularity of share buybacks exploding in the UK, we explore when and why a company might choose buybacks over dividends, and what they mean for investors.
5 minutesProtecting
8 July 2025
You can’t take it with you when you go. But it can be surprisingly difficult to decide who to pass your money and assets to when you die. It’s a key reason why many people delay their legacy planning – but making a Will is a surefire way to ensure the right people benefit, after you’re gone.
4 minutesInvesting
4 July 2025
What is happening with US politics? What will the volatility mean for my investments and US holdings? In my recent months travelling around – from Singapore to Dubai, Edinburgh and Manchester – these have been the questions on almost every investor’s lips.
7 minutes