When was the last time you reviewed your investment portfolio? It’s a task that can seem daunting and a one that’s easily forgotten about as life gets in the way. But it’s an important step to take to ensure your …
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The ins and outs of Flexi-Access Drawdown
Since the introduction of Pension Freedoms, more retirees are choosing to leave their retirement savings invested. But before you decide how to take your pension, understanding the ins and outs of using Flexi-Access Drawdown is important.
First up, what exactly …
Seven New Year resolutions to improve financial security
New Year is just around the corner, and what better time to make a commitment to improving your financial security in the future. Making a few financial changes next year could improve your finances in 2019 and beyond. A New …
Has the media influenced your financial decisions?
Media plays a huge role in the decisions we make on a daily basis. From digital news sites to social media, you can hardly escape its influence. But is ‘financial porn’ affecting your decisions and financial security?
Sensationalist news has …
10 years on from the financial crisis: How has it affected finances?
It’s still talked about today and mentioned in the headlines, but the financial crisis happened a decade ago. How has it affected finances? And what can we learn from it?
The 2008 global financial crisis is often referred to as …
Typical ISA savings will pay for just a fraction of care home costs
The cost of care is becoming an increasingly important consideration when planning retirement finances. But research indicates that many are a long way off being able to cover the total cost of their needs should they be required to use …
Your guide to writing a will
November marks Will Aid Month. We want to take the opportunity to remind you just how important a will is and explain why it should be considered a crucial part of your financial planning.
You no doubt have an idea …
Autumn Budget 2018: Were you a winner or a loser?
Will you be better or worse off because of today’s Budget? Our summary answers that question, please read on to find out.
Winners
Earners
The Chancellor brought forward an election pledge to increase both the Personal Allowance and Higher Rate …
Autumn Budget 2018: Everything you need to know
Just after 3.30 pm today the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, stood up to deliver the first Budget on a Monday since 1962 and the last before Brexit.
He started by saying this would be a Budget for “hard-working families … who …
Safety net crucial for protecting your home during financial shock
Many Brits are lacking a financial safety net to protect them from income shocks. It means they could be putting their home, possessions and lifestyle on the line, research suggests.
Family finances are stretched, and many are choosing not to …