More than a quarter (26%) of UK adults would feel comfortable investing up to £50,000 without speaking to a professional financial adviser, according to research from Mattioli Woods.
This is despite 44% of respondents saying they do not feel financially prepared for the future. The research – carried out by YouGov, surveying 2,078 UK adults – revealed a notable concern between UK adults' fears about their financial future and their approach to making significant financial decisions. While 30% would seek professional advice for all financial decisions, 21% would feel comfortable making pension and retirement decisions without guidance. Respondents said that when facing an impactful finance decision for the future, 31% would turn to a professional financial advi...
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