What are my pension pot options?
How to use your defined contribution pension pot Are you nearing retirement age and wondering how to best manage your retirement income? Changes to regulations now provide you with greater flexibility and choice when it comes to accessing your defined contribution pension.
Don’t let retirement catch you off guard
Make sure you have a comfortable and secure retirement for the years ahead Retirement has evolved beyond the traditional image of stopping work completely at 60 for women and 65 for men. With many people choosing to work part-time or continue working later in life, it could be an opportunity to explore new interests or […]
Financial jargon
7 out of 10 adults are puzzled by financial matters lingo Being informed about financial matters is essential to making sound decisions and staying in control of your money. Unfortunately, many people feel confused by the jargon used in financial discussions and services.
Goals don’t just happen, you have to plan for them
How professional financial advice benefits both you and your family When it comes to managing your finances, the wealth of resources now available can make it easy to try and go it alone. However, obtaining the right advice from a qualified professional financial adviser will ensure you are able to plan ahead by including expectations […]
Rising prices can wipe years off retirement pots
How to protect your pension income against inflationary pressures For anyone feeling the effects of rising inflation rates, it’s important to ensure that your retirement fund isn’t significantly impacted. While this can be challenging in such an uncertain economic climate, there are measures you can take to ensure that your savings don’t suffer.
Giving retirement a second thought?
Over a third of OVER-55s think they will work beyond their state pension age We are witnessing a surge in the number of people giving retirement a second thought due to inflation rates and the cost of living crisis. Not only are more individuals looking to work beyond their State Pension age, but some are […]
Wealth succession
Making the right preparation for future generations Financial planning can be a daunting and uncomfortable conversation for many, but thankfully attitudes towards talking about money are changing. Wealth succession should be an integral part of your financial plan as early as possible – because the right preparation now can have positive long-term impacts on future […]
Show me the money
Britons not researching their investments because it’s ‘time consuming’ and ‘complicated’ A new survey conducted by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals that 44% of UK adults who hold investments of between £100 and £50,000 wish they had spent more time researching their investment before making a decision[1]. […]
Critical illness cover, your questions answered
Protecting against the financial impact that a serious illness can cause People are increasingly becoming more concerned about the possibility of being affected by a critical illness such as cancer, stroke or heart attack, according to new research findings[1]. This is reflected in the fact that searches for ‘critical illness insurance’ have skyrocketed, with, on […]
Time to retire?
Planning your finances to be sustainable for the long term is key There are signs and targets that can signal that you are prepared to retire, but it can be difficult to figure out when you are truly ready to retire. We may think of retirement as being centred around a particular age or monetary […]
