Has your income increased? Here’s why you should boost your pension contributions Almost a fifth (18%) of UK adults said their income had increased in the three months to June 2021, according to an LV= survey. As the pressure… read more
Consolidation: Why it could help you beat the challenge of keeping track of pensions Your pension might not be something you think about often. Unlike your current account or even ISA, it could be decades before you’ll be able to access it. So, it’s… read more
Guide: The guide to later-life planning and care When you think about your future, how far ahead do you plan? Perhaps you’ve thought about what your life will look like in 10 years, but have you considered your… read more
Investment market update: June 2021 After the global economy suffered due to the pandemic and related restrictions, the World Bank now predicts that it will grow at the fastest rate recorded in 80 years. The… read more
Life after lockdown: What do you want to achieve? While some lockdown restrictions are still in place, things are slowly returning to “normal”. Since Covid-19 measures were first introduced in March 2020, you may have missed some things you… read more
What does the end of the Stamp Duty holiday mean for the property market? In a bid to keep the property market moving, chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced a Stamp Duty holiday a year ago. It led to property prices soaring but, as the holiday… read more
Do you have an investment “side hustle”? It should still be part of your financial plan Even when seeking professional financial advice, many investors are retaining “side hustle” investments. There are many reasons why you may want to take a DIY approach to some investments but… read more
Is £26,000 the secret to a happy retirement? How much do you need to live the retirement lifestyle you want? It’s a question that’s on the mind of many people as they near their retirement date. Now research… read more
How compounding could help younger generations become a pension millionaire When saving into a pension, reaching £1 million can seem like an impossible challenge. But the magic of compounding can mean it’s easier to reach than you might think, especially… read more
Guide: 10 simple but effective ways to create a better you Search the internet and you’ll find a myriad of self-help sites aimed at helping you to improve your life and get the most out of it. Our latest guide explores… read more
Guide: The history of investing and what you can learn from the past Investing has been around for centuries and the basics haven’t changed as much as you might think. Technology has changed how we invest, but some of the investment lessons from… read more
Guide – Your retirement choices: how to generate an income in later life Since Pension Freedoms were introduced in 2015, retirees have had more choice when they access their pension. However, it also means you have more responsibility for generating an income later… read more
