For too long, governments, corporations, and even individuals have treated money as the ultimate measure of progress. But research continues to prove what we at the Academy of Life Planning have long argued: the greatest source of wealth is not financial capital, but human capital. A study published in the European Journal of Social Impact … Continue reading Human Capital: The Evidence for a New Way Forward
Month: August 2025
Choosing the Harder Road: A Planner’s Pledge to Serve
I became a financial planner because I wanted to help people. Not to sell them things. Not to push them down a funnel. But to see them walk away lighter, more confident, and more in control of their lives. The truth is, that’s harder than it sounds. Our industry is built on the gravitational pull … Continue reading Choosing the Harder Road: A Planner’s Pledge to Serve
Britain’s Family Farms Face the Axe — All for a Misjudged Tax Grab
The government has seriously underestimated the damage its inheritance tax reforms will inflict on Britain’s small family farms. Far from targeting only wealthy landowners, the changes — due in April 2026 — will devastate hundreds of modest, working farms that have been in families for generations. The numbers are stark. According to the Centre for … Continue reading Britain’s Family Farms Face the Axe — All for a Misjudged Tax Grab
Your Path to Profit as an Academy Member
From your first affiliate link to running your own full-service practice — here’s how you can earn income while serving clients with integrity. You’ve joined the Academy of Life Planning because you believe in ethical, human-first financial planning. But how do you turn that passion into income? This guide shows you three simple, progressive ways … Continue reading Your Path to Profit as an Academy Member
Human Capital: The True Engine of Economic Growth
Economic debates often revolve around financial capital — savings rates, investment flows, and the mountain of funds managed in global markets. But a landmark body of research shows that human capital — the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of people — is far more critical for driving productivity and prosperity. When we measure economic growth through … Continue reading Human Capital: The True Engine of Economic Growth
Human Capital: The Missing Giant in Financial Planning
In financial planning, we talk endlessly about assets under management and portfolio returns. But there’s a bigger, more powerful driver of wealth that rarely makes it into the conversation: human capital. If financial capital is the reservoir where your wealth is stored, human capital is the river that fills it. It is your skills, knowledge, … Continue reading Human Capital: The Missing Giant in Financial Planning
£10 Trillion in The City — But How Much in Your Pocket?
The Investment Association (IA) has announced that the UK investment management industry has hit a record £10 trillion in assets under management (AUM). City firms are celebrating. Government ministers, keen to push their “growth agenda,” have supported calls for lighter regulation and measures to funnel even more capital their way. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: … Continue reading £10 Trillion in The City — But How Much in Your Pocket?
When the Rules Change, So Must We: Why Survivors Should Consider the Goliathon & Get SAFE Approach
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is consulting on major changes to its case-fee model. Buried in the detail is a development that could reshape how victims of financial harm choose to seek justice. The proposed shift means professional representatives—claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms—may face outcome-linked fees and higher charges for cases that go … Continue reading When the Rules Change, So Must We: Why Survivors Should Consider the Goliathon & Get SAFE Approach
From Victim to Victor: How the Goliathon Helps Survivors Fight Back Against Financial Injustice
By Steve Conley, Founder of Get SAFE (Support After Financial Expoitation) and the Academy of Life Planning. I am a champion of the people — the voice of the little person on the street.I fight for justice. I stand up for what I believe in. For too long, ordinary people have been losing against the … Continue reading From Victim to Victor: How the Goliathon Helps Survivors Fight Back Against Financial Injustice
Inheritance Tax Raid Rumours: When “Warm Hands” and “Cold Hands” Make No Difference
The government is once again rumoured to be eyeing the assets of those who have worked hard all their lives—this time by tightening inheritance tax (IHT) rules. According to reports in the Times today, Treasury officials are exploring measures that could make it harder for people to pass on wealth to their children without a … Continue reading Inheritance Tax Raid Rumours: When “Warm Hands” and “Cold Hands” Make No Difference
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