Urgent need for effective financial strategies and support systems to ensure a dignified and secure retirement According to a new study[1], around 21% of retirees say that, after paying off …
Protecting your legacy and boosting your children’s financial security Discussing finances can evoke anxiety or discomfort, and this tension doesn’t ease when family members are involved. Nevertheless, parents of adult …
Money, or lack thereof, a significant driver of overall retirement satisfaction Given the ongoing economic pressures of rising living costs, over 55s were asked how they find the overall retirement …
How much income will you need for a comfortable retirement? Almost a quarter (23%) of women in their 20s (aged 22-29 years) would be frustrated if they couldn’t retire by …
What payments can you expect to receive from the government later in life? In April 2024, the state pension rose by 8.5% to £11,502.40 a year for post-2016 retirees. However, according to …
Why the concept of a ‘hard stop’ retirement is becoming less prevalent New research reveals that more than a quarter (28%) of individuals aged 25 to 54 do not foresee …
What you need to know to avoid discrepancies and potential financial strain According to research[1], almost a third of UK adults who have checked their tax code (31%) have found …
Sharing values and encouraging children to formulate their own Having a conversation with children about money early on helps them to build financial confidence and learn foundational principles that will …
Nearly 40% support grown-up children, a spouse or partner, a parent, an elderly relative, or a friend When times are hard, it makes sense that families will look for ways …
Research highlights what people consider before making the decision Data has revealed that while a third of over-45s (29%) say they have plans to downsize in the next five years, …