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    30 June 2025 3 min

    How to build financial resilience

    How can you start to build financial resilience? From building an emergency fund to boosting financial literacy, here's a step-by-step plan.

    Financial planning
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    23 June 2025 3 min

    The three pillars of smart saving: How to start saving

    In this blog, we break down the three core pillars for smart saving - flexibility, tax efficiency and risk awareness. Learn more here.

    Financial planning
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    17 June 2025 4 min

    Seeing your finances clearly: Money dysmorphia

    Is your bank balance saying one thing, but your brain another? You may be experiencing money dysmorphia. Learn more in this blog.

    Financial planning
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    09 June 2025 4 min

    The truth about investing: Debunking the myths

    In this guide, we tackle some of the most common investing myths – from needing large sums of money to fears about risk and complexity.

    Financial planning Investments
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    02 June 2025 4 min

    A day in the life of an FY1 on Care of the Elderly (COTE)

    Here, current F1, Dr. Charlie Pearson, shares a glimpse into a typical working day – from ward rounds to navigating difficult conversations.

    Medics
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    27 May 2025 5 min

    From shares to funds: How different investments work

    Starting to think about investing but not sure where to begin? Here’s a simple overview of the main options and how they work. Read more.

    Financial planning Investments
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    19 May 2025 3 min

    My journey as an F1 doctor

    Here, Dr Andreas Stavrinou shares his insights from his first year as a doctor. From finding accommodation to managing finances, read more.

    Medics
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    12 May 2025 5 min

    A beginner’s guide to the tax year

    Tax is a complex subject if you're encountering it for the first time. Here we outline a few of the basics to help you on your way.

    Financial planning
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    06 May 2025 4 min

    Life as an associate dentist

    Here, Tilly Houston shares her experience of being a new dental associate, including differences between NHS and private work.

    Dentists
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    28 April 2025 4 min

    Grow your money, shape your future: Why ISAs matter

    Keen to start saving and investing, but unsure where to begin? Here we run through the different ISA types you can explore to get started.

    Medics Dentists Investments
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    22 April 2025 3 min

    Life as a young dentist

    James Foster, who graduated from Birmingham University Dental School in 2022, shares his experience of life as a young dentist.

    Dentists
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    14 April 2025 4 min

    Associate contracts: What you need to know

    Understanding your associate contract can have a real impact on your personal finances. From sick pay to UDA rates, learn more here.

    Dentists
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    07 April 2025 4 min

    Saving to buy your first home

    Here are some practical tips if you’re looking to get onto the property ladder – from saving a deposit to prioritising debt repayments.

    Tips
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    31 March 2025 4 min

    My experience of imposter syndrome

    Here, current F1, Charlie Pearson, shares his experience of imposter syndrome – and how he managed it throughout his university career.

    Wellbeing Medics
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    24 March 2025 7 min

    Investing made simple

    Investing can seem daunting, and you may be wondering if it's worth doing. This guide breaks down the essentials, making investing simple.

    Tips Investments
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    19 March 2025 17 min

    Young doctors talk about finances

    In this video, junior doctors discuss finances, including understanding your pay cheque, first year outgoings and where to go for advice.

    Medics Tips
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    19 March 2025 12 min

    Managing your finances as a young dentist

    Here, DFT and associate dentists share their top tips for managing finances as you enter the workplace as a dental graduate. Watch now.

    Dentists
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    19 March 2025 22 min

    Starting work on the ward as a junior doctor

    In this video, junior doctors discuss the challenges of working on a ward and what they wish they had known before starting their career.

    Wellbeing Medics
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    19 March 2025 22 min

    Maintaining good mental health as a junior doctor

    In this video, junior doctors share how they look after their mental wellbeing, including avoiding burnout and tackling imposter syndrome.

    Wellbeing Medics
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    19 March 2025 30 min

    The ‘need to knows’ for new dentists starting practice

    In this video, DFT and associate dentists share their experiences of going from university to working in a dental practice. Watch here.

    Dentists
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