Four ways Pension Freedoms has changed retirement
16th April 2018
The way pensions are accessed at the beginning of retirement has changed since the introduction of Pension Freedoms in 2015. The reforms…
Four ways Pension Freedoms has changed retirement
16th April 2018
The way pensions are accessed at the beginning of retirement has changed since the introduction of Pension Freedoms in 2015. The reforms…
UK homeowners more financially stable than other countries
UK adults who own their home are less vulnerable to financial shocks than those in other countries, according to HSBC. Financial resilience…
Are you in a financially compatible relationship? …And does it matter?
Almost two thirds (60%) of people believe that financial compatibility is one of the most important factors in a successful relationship, according…
Knowing your goals: How to plan your retirement around the things that matter to you
Research from Scottish Widows has shown that the top priorities for those planning for retirement, are generating an income (41%), and having…
Knowledge is power: Do you know what your pension is worth?
According to research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), most adults are not paying enough attention to their pension, leading to difficulties…
No emergency savings? How much should you have and why?
16th March 2018
Research from ING shows that 27% of people are at risk of falling into financial difficulties, as they have no savings to…
The death of Annuities has been exaggerated; Three tips for making the right choice
Annuities have undoubtedly fallen out of favour among new retirees. Since the Pension Freedom reforms in 2015 broadened the options available when…
Divorce: Why you might be paying the price for decades to come
Getting divorced is an expensive process. It can also take years, or even decades to fully be free of the effects. During…
Giving money to charity? Six mistakes to avoid
As a nation, we gave over £9 billion to charity last year. (Source: Charity Aid Foundation) In addition, 53,000 legacies were left,…
The tax man received over £5 billion last year, don’t leave him an inheritance
Would you prefer the money you leave behind to go to your loved ones, or the tax man? Last year, over £5…
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