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Family Finance & Legal Te Modern Family


It’s time for Loud Investing


What’s holding women back from building wealth? It’s a question with a £678 billion* answer — the size of the UK’s gender investment gap. It’s a gap fuelled by silence, and by movie and TV screens that consistently show us investing is a man’s world. But what if we could change that narrative, one conversation at a time? Tat’s the bold mission behind


eToro’s empowering new movement, ‘Loud Investing’. Trading and invest- ing platform eToro is calling on wom- en to break the taboo and talk openly about investing. For too long, the world of finance has felt like an exclusive club, with research showing men dom- inate 75% of on-screen financial roles, reinforcing outdated stereotypes and leaving women on the sidelines. Te ‘Loud Investing’ movement


is here to change that. It isn’t about shouting complex jargon from the rooftops. It’s about sharing your story. It’s the simple, powerful act of turning to a friend, a sister or a colleague and saying, “Let’s talk about our finances.” By sharing our experiences, our


successes and even our uncertainties, we can demystify the process for one another. We can build a community


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*BORING MONEY 2025 ETORO IS A MULTI-ASSET INVESTMENT PLATFORM. THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENTS MAY GO UP OR DOWN. YOUR CAPITAL IS AT RISK.


of confident female investors who are not just participating in their finan- cial future but actively shaping it. Te most powerful tool for closing


the investment gap isn’t a complex algorithm; it’s your voice. Are you ready


to use it? Join the ‘Loud


Investing’ movement today. Start a conversation, inspire a friend and let’s make our financial futures something to be loud and proud about.


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TrustMark’s tips for hiring tradespeople


Finding a reliable tradesperson you can trust can be a daunting experi- ence, but it doesn’t have to be. What- ever project you’re planning, small or large, here are six essential things to consider when engaging with a tradesperson.


1. CREDENTIALS & ACCREDITATION Before agreeing to any work, check the tradesperson holds appropriate qualifications and accreditations for the job. Reputable professionals will be registered or certified with recognised bodies, such as Trust- Mark for tradespeople and Gas Safe Register for gas engineers. Tey’re a sign of quality, professionalism and accountability.


2. CLEAR, WRITTEN QUOTATIONS Try and obtain three detailed quota- tions to give you a range of prices to compare. A written quote detailing what’s included in the price means you know exactly what to expect. Avoid vague estimates or verbal quotes to help prevent disputes or unexpected costs.


3. INSURANCE & GUARANTEES Check the guarantees for their work — for how long, and whether it includes product warranties and workmanship. Tis offers added peace of mind. It’s also important to ask if the tradesper- son has public liability insurance in case something goes wrong.


4. PROTECTIONS It’s vital to ensure the work, your pay- ments and your home will be protect- ed by the tradesperson you hire. Ask to see their insurances, guarantees and how they’ll manage any problems. TrustMark Registered Businesses pro- vide insurance against ceasing trad- ing and minimum two-year guaran- tees for products and workmanship.


5. RECOMMENDATIONS & REFERENCES Ask friends and family for person- al recommendations. Always take up references, speak to previous customers and look for independent- ly verified reviews online. Detailed customer feedback can highlight


professionalism, punctuality, tidiness and how the tradesperson handles any unexpected issues.


6. CONTRACT & PAYMENT TERMS Always use a written contract and agree any changes in writing. It offers you protection should anything go wrong. Both you and the tradesperson then have a clear written agreement about the work, timings and cost. Be wary of large upfront payments and pay for work once completed, remem- bering materials may need to be paid for in advance.


TrustMark’s Home Improvement App can help you be more informed and ask the right questions, giving you confidence in finding the right trades- person. For extra reassurance, con- sider using a TrustMark Registered Business so the work is carried out to quality standards and with protection in place.


To find out more about using a TrustMark Registered Business, call 0333 555 1234 or visit: trustmark.org.uk/modernfamily


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