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Homeowning: The naivety of youth

homeowning the naivery of youth

Buying a house.

It’s one of the biggest commitments your child will have to make when they grow up, but research from Halifax shows that many children and teens aged 11 to 21 are in the dark about how buying …

Author SimonPosted on 15th March 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Homeowning: The naivety of youth

Speaking of money: How to hold productive discussions about household finances

speaking of money how to hold dicussions abput household finances

How often does the topic of money come up around your dinner table?

Less than half (49%) of European couples find household finance meetings exciting, according to ING. That’s okay, not everyone is interested in dissecting their income and …

Author SimonPosted on 15th March 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Speaking of money: How to hold productive discussions about household finances

Hope for savers as Cash ISA interest rates begin to rise

hope for cash ISA

The past decade has been miserable for savers.

Low interest rates, coupled with prolonged periods of relatively high inflation has meant that capital held in savings accounts is guaranteed to lose value.

However, research now shows that there might be …

Author SimonPosted on 15th March 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Hope for savers as Cash ISA interest rates begin to rise

When interest rates are so low, why are millions of people locked out of buying a home?

when interest rates are low

In 1995, 65% of 25-34-year olds owned their own home.

With Bank of England (BoE) base rates above 6% at the time (Source: Bank of England (BoE)),  today’s low interest rates should be a blessing to young adults.

However, just …

Author SimonPosted on 15th March 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on When interest rates are so low, why are millions of people locked out of buying a home?

Four things to consider before taking a tax-free lump sum from your pension

Four things to consider before taking a tax-free lump sum from your pension

The Pension Freedoms reform means that you can access 25% of your pension fund on a tax-free basis from 10 years prior to your State Retirement age (also known as a Pension Commencement Lump Sum). More than half (54%) of …

Author SimonPosted on 12th February 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Four things to consider before taking a tax-free lump sum from your pension

The gender pay gap: even pensions are not immune

The gender pay gap even pensions are not immune

By the age of 50, men’s pension pots are double the size of women’s, according to research from Aegon.

Why?

  • The gender pay gap
  • Differences in working hours
  • Family responsibilities

What is the gender pay gap?

According to the …

Author SimonPosted on 12th February 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on The gender pay gap: even pensions are not immune

Four ways to help you feel more financially secure when you retire

Four things to help you feel more financially secure when you retire

Unsure about your financial stability in retirement? You’re not alone.

Just under half (46%) of people due to retire in 2018 feel that they are financially underprepared for retirement, according to Prudential. That is despite the average income for …

Author SimonPosted on 12th February 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Four ways to help you feel more financially secure when you retire

Why lattes cost far more than you think

Why lattes cost far more than you think

A new outfit, a cup of coffee, pizza on a Friday night. They’re small, impulsive purchases, but they soon add up.

Research from Scottish Widows shows that each month, we each spend an average of £124 on things we could …

Author SimonPosted on 12th February 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Why lattes cost far more than you think

Are you a DINO in danger of extinction?

Are you a DINO in danger of extinction

Two incomes are better than one.

But what happens when one income suddenly stops?

For millions of people, it could mean significant financial danger, due to a lack of savings and insurance.

Who is in danger?

You might have heard …

Author SimonPosted on 12th February 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Are you a DINO in danger of extinction?

Taking money from your pension? Five costly mistakes to avoid

Taking money from your pension Five costly mistakes to avoid

Accessing pension funds early is not right for everybody.

In fact, without careful consideration, it could lead to financial difficulties later in life.

Data from Retirement Advantage shows that the amount people are taking from their pension has risen above …

Author SimonPosted on 12th February 2018Categories Journal, UncategorisedLeave a comment on Taking money from your pension? Five costly mistakes to avoid

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