The first stage of the FCA’s Consumer Duty will be implemented next month, and will require firms to emphasise consumer protection and good customer outcomes. But how much progress have firms made over the last few years – and are the public noticing any improvements?
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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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