Category: Financial News

Taking control of your pension income means considering the tax consequences Pension drawdown enables you to take money from a defined contribution pension while keeping the rest invested. Rather than …

Gifting your home could help your grandchildren, but may carry tax and financial risks For grandparents with substantial property wealth, gifting their home may seem an attractive way to give …

Building financial security for later life Retirement no longer has to mean simply buying an annuity and receiving a fixed income for life. Since pension freedoms were introduced, people have …

Achieving an early, comfortable retirement requires careful planning For many people, retiring at 50 sounds like the ultimate financial goal. Instead of waiting until their 60s, they could have decades …

Half of people are unaware that pension contributions can reduce adjusted net income Pensions are designed to help fund retirement, but they can also play a valuable role in wider …

A long-awaited way to view your pension savings in one place is finally taking shape For years, savers have been promised a simpler way to track their pension savings. The …

A little-known National Insurance credit could reward you and give you a financial boost Providing regular childcare for grandchildren could do more than help your family. It could also help …

More than one in five adults report a decline in pension confidence The upcoming changes to how pensions are treated for Inheritance Tax (IHT) from 6 April 2027 appear to …

From childcare and essentials to education and everyday expenses Raising a child is a major financial commitment, with costs beginning long before school age. The latest figures from the Child …

54% of over-55s have no record of gifts given in the previous seven years Giving money or valuable possessions to loved ones can be a generous way to provide support, …