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(3) --- [🔒 Personal Finance Portal](https://beaconwm.gb.pfp.net/) [![Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/brand-logos/bwm-logo_791x500.jpg?width=791&height=500&name=bwm-logo_791x500.jpg "Beacon Wealth Management")](https://143955714.hs-sites-eu1.com/) [![Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/brand-logos/bwm-logo_791x500.jpg?width=791&height=500&name=bwm-logo_791x500.jpg "Beacon Wealth Management")](https://143955714.hs-sites-eu1.com/) - What we offer - [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning) - [Retirement & Pensions](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning#pensions) - [Passing on Wealth](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning#wealth) - [Health & Protection](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning#protection) - [Long-Term Care](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning#care) - [Divorce](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning#divorce) - [Mortgages](https://beaconwm.co.uk/planning#mortgages) - [Investing](https://beaconwm.co.uk/investing) - [Why invest with us](https://beaconwm.co.uk/investing#why-invest) - [Our Portfolios](https://beaconwm.co.uk/investing#our-portfolios) - [Business](https://beaconwm.co.uk/business) - [Employee Benefits](https://beaconwm.co.uk/business#Employee-Benefits) - [Workplace Pension](https://beaconwm.co.uk/business#Workplace-Pension) - [Business Protection](https://beaconwm.co.uk/business#Business-Protection) - [Corporate Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/business#Corporate-Planning) - [Who we help](https://beaconwm.co.uk/who-we-help) - [How it works](https://beaconwm.co.uk/how-it-works) - [Who we are](https://beaconwm.co.uk/who-we-are) - [Insights & News](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news) - [Contact us](https://beaconwm.co.uk/contact-us) - [01480 869466](callto:+441480869466) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Insights & News ###### Show All ###### [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ###### [Community](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/community) ###### [News](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/news) ###### [Investing](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/investing) ###### [Case Studies](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/case-studies) ###### [Businesses](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/businesses) [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) [Investing](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/investing) ##### Could your cash be working harder? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Cash is essential – but it can sometimes pose as a silent risk depending on how you choose to hold it at different stages of your life. While it’s perfect for having an emergency stash or a short-term fund to reach for, holding too much could end up costing you in the long run. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/could-your-cash-be-working-harder) 2 minute read [Community](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/community) [News](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/news) ##### Featuring on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: Beacon sponsor Stanground Cardea Ladies FC by [Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/beacon-wealth-management) Following our sponsorship announcement with Stanground Cardea Sports Ladies Reserves FC, Tom Beach - our Employee Benefits Coordinator and the team's Manager - featured in a live interview on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire! [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/featuring-on-bbc-radio-cambridgeshire-beacon-sponsor-stanground-cardea-ladies-fc) 1 minute read [Community](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/community) [News](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/news) ##### Stanground Cardea Ladies Sports Reserves FC Announce Sponsorship Deal with Beacon Wealth Management by [Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/beacon-wealth-management) Beacon Wealth Management is excited to announce its sponsorship of Stanground Cardea Ladies Sports Reserves FC ahead of the 2025/26 season. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/stanground-cardea-ladies-sports-reserves-fc-announce-sponsorship-deal-with-beacon-wealth-management) 2 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### YOLO - making every moment count by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Acronyms can be confusing - like mistaking LOL for “Lots of Love” instead of “Laugh Out Loud.” However, once learnt, they often carry a deeper meaning. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/yolo-making-every-moment-count) 1 minute read [Case Studies](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/case-studies) ##### Protecting family finances during a cancer diagnosis by [Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/beacon-wealth-management) Stephanie was incorrectly diagnosed with a medical issue, from which she had to immediately be absent from work. Unfortunately, the true diagnosis – once discovered – was cancer. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/securing-retirement-and-a-new-lease-of-life-with-critical-illness-pay-out-0) 1 minute read [Case Studies](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/case-studies) ##### Securing retirement and a new lease of life with Critical Illness pay-out by [Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/beacon-wealth-management) Daniel, a self-employed contractor working in association with a large company, suffered a mild stroke. He fortunately made a full recovery, but the experience prompted him to take stock and re-evaluate what was important to him in life. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/securing-retirement-and-a-new-lease-of-life-with-critical-illness-pay-out) 1 minute read [Case Studies](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/case-studies) ##### Protecting a family and business with Protection by [Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/beacon-wealth-management) A local business was owned by two Directors and had several employees. Unfortunately, one Director, Jason, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was unable to continue working. He returned to work after two years of respite but was unable to continue with the responsibilities he had previously held within the company. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/securing-retirement-and-a-new-lease-of-life-with-critical-illness-pay-out-0-0) 1 minute read [Case Studies](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/case-studies) ##### Helping couples to retire early by [Beacon Wealth Management](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/beacon-wealth-management) There are common misconceptions concerning if early retirement is possible, so seeking expert advice that is bespoke to your situation is essential. Here is how one of our financial planners helped a couple prepare for early retirement. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/helping-couples-to-retire-early) 2 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### How to support your family's financial future by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Life changes fast, whether it is rising living costs, new tax rules and more complex family situations. That’s why more families are turning to financial planning. 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