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 …
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 …
Could your parents, grandparents or relatives be eligible for more financial help than they are getting?
60% of pensioners who own their own home are missing out on at least £1,000 in state benefits each year, according to research from …
For those who invested in 65+ Guaranteed Growth Bonds in 2014 and 2015, it is time to think about what to do with the returns.
What are 65+ Guaranteed Growth Bonds?
In 2014, NS&I (National Savings and Investments) released a …
As we head into 2018, with a new financial year a few months away, the government is preparing to introduce several changes. These will come into effect in April, and it is likely that you will be affected by at …
Only 38% of UK adults know what inflation is, according to research from The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The data also shows that adults in at least 14 nations have a better understanding of inflation than Brits.…
2018 marks 10 years since auto-enrolment was first debated in 2008. As the new financial year approaches, we look at what April 2018 has in store for workplace pensions.
What is auto-enrolment?
Introduced into law in 2011, auto-enrolment will be …
Millennials are the generation born between the mid-80s and early-2000s, perhaps your children or grandchildren. With 13.8 million people falling within the age bracket, they make up a significant 12% of the UK population (source: Statista).
In financial …
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”
Attributed to Chinese philosopher Confucius, this timeless phrase has never been more apt than when applied to the topic of Pension Freedoms.
A new report, from Old Mutual Wealth has …
The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate rise made a splash in the headlines last year. However, the subsequent announcement that inflation continues to increase, and has since hit a six-year high, is one of the biggest causes for concern …