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If you \u201copen your eyes, look up to the skies and see\u2026\u201d, you can find financial planning lessons in the most unexpected places.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve no doubt heard many of Queen\u2019s greatest hits countless times. You might have danced to \u2018Don\u2019t Stop Me Now\u2019 at weddings, sung along to \u2018Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019 in the car, or stomped your feet to \u2018We Will Rock You\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

What you probably didn\u2019t realise is that you were absorbing some poignant lessons about how to approach your finances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Freddie Mercury, rock music icon and the band\u2019s lead singer, would have celebrated his 80th birthday on 5 September 2026. Mercury wrote the lyrics to many of Queen\u2019s best-known songs. While it\u2019s unlikely that Mercury wrote songs with financial planning in mind, his lyrics still deliver some important pearls of wisdom, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u2018Don\u2019t Stop Me Now\u2019: When is the \u201cright\u201d time to retire?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \u2018We Are the Champions\u2019: Preparing for life\u2019s twists and turns<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u2018Under Pressure\u2019: Be aware of your growing tax liabilities<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \u2018Bohemian Rhapsody\u2019: Plan how you\u2019ll pass on your estate<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. \u2018You\u2019re My Best Friend\u2019:<\/span> Work with someone you trust to build towards your goals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Download your copy here: <\/span>5 financial lessons to learn from Queen lyrics<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

    If these Queen lyrics have inspired you to take a fresh look at your finances, our financial planners could help you create \u201ca kind of magic\u201d by helping you take control of your money.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Please note: This guide is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at individuals only.<\/b><\/p>\n

    All information is correct at the time of writing (August 2026) and is subject to change in the future.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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