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The future of retirement
Experiences of the past and potential future scenarios The latest research reveals a significant disparity in perceptions regarding retirement experiences of the past and potential future scenarios. Over the past …
The cost of early withdrawal from your pension
How retirees are impacting their financial future by accessing pension pots too soon More than three-quarters (78%) of retirees have already dipped into their pension pots by the time they …
Pension scams on the rise
Protect your savings! 7.3 million UK adults encountered an attempted scam in the past year Around 7.3 million UK adults, or one in seven, encountered an attempted pension scam in …
Mastering financial planning
Essential tips for mothers balancing family and finances Balancing the many responsibilities of motherhood can be overwhelming, often pushing long-term financial planning onto the back burner. However, effective financial planning …
Navigating the complexities of inheritance
Should you consider estate planning and gifting for future generations? As we age or accumulate more wealth, protecting and preserving our assets for future generations becomes increasingly essential. This process, …
Autumn Budget Statement 2024
What it could mean for your finances On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget Statement 2024, accompanied by a comprehensive fiscal statement from …
Time to revisit your retirement plan?
Helping you feel more prepared for this stage of your life If you are in your 40s or 50s, you have likely contributed to a pension for quite some time. …
The middle-aged squeeze
Juggling careers, family care and financial pressure amid rising costs and wealth transfers Increasing longevity and evolving demographics have left many middle-aged individuals juggling careers with caring for both ageing …
Rising demand for health cover
Grappling with a workforce sickness epidemic and long NHS waiting times With 2.81 million people in the UK now away from work due to long-term sickness, ensuring employers offer comprehensive …
Building wealth and achieving financial goals
Aligning investments with risk tolerance and capacity Investing is an indispensable tool for building wealth and achieving financial goals. By allocating resources to various investments, individuals can accumulate wealth over …
The Great Unretirement
Contemplating a return to work after a significant absence or considering a phased return? In what some call ‘The Great Unretirement’, many retirees are re-entering the workforce. The reasons for …
Sandwich generation
Two-thirds of people in the UK will care for a loved one at some point With life expectancy rising and more people starting families later, around 1.3 million individuals in …