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Retire Smart: Advice For A Successful Retirement

You’ve done all the hard work. Retirement should be a breeze, right? And yet, there are common pitfalls newly retired folk fall into that prevent them from having a successful retirement.

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6 Saving & Investing Myths Debunked

There are several common misconceptions about saving and investing. Each of them has the potential to significantly damage your financial situation over a long period. Here, we deliver some hard truths!

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Personal Finance Flowchart For 2023

2023 is the year you take control of your finances. Use our simple, step-by-step personal finance flowchart to determine what you need to do next with your money.

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The Best Political Systems In The World

How do you run a country effectively? It seems like an impossible question to answer, especially when you’re all too familiar with the failings of governments close to home. But there are countries around the world with happy, thriving populations who are highly satisfied with their government & political systems. What can we learn from successful Nordic & Asia-pacific systems?

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The 10 Best Country Music Songs Of All Time

We’ve managed to whittle this diverse genre down into a brief list of its finest tunes. So, without further ado, it’s time to say howdy partner to the 10 best country songs of all time. Yeehaw!

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The Political Power Of Music

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of months, it’s clear to see just how turbulent a time it’s been for politics. However, it has also given us ample opportunity to reflect on political milestones of the past – and we noticed something. Whether it be times of unrest, turmoil or revolution, musical luminaries have always provided a soundtrack to reflect the political landscape of that era.

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The 5 Most Underrated Albums on Apple Music

Gone are the days of discmans and singles on the radio; it’s hello to the emergence of streaming that lets you handpick your playlists and focus on the sounds you really care about. From pop to Americana, brush up on the tunes that have been flying under the radar but really deserve the spotlight.

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The Very Best Of Soul And Motown

The summer is over, but we’re keeping to good vibes going! Let’s take a look at the finest soul and Motown hits of all time. There’s so much choice, with tunes from the legendary likes of Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye alongside the modern icons such as Beyoncé and John Legend.

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The 5 Best Glastonbury Performances Of The 21st Century

With Glastonbury existing for more than 50 years now, we wanted to take a look back at the festival’s most iconic performances ever seen at Worthy Farm. Here are the top performances from the Pyramid stage this century; let us know if you agree or disagree!