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Helping your elderly parents face their financial needs
Remaining focused on established investment principles is essential Has the time come for ‘the talk’ with your parents about their money? Having the money talk with your parents could be …
Setting investment goals and timescales
How to clarify your path to financial success Establishing clear investment goals is essential for achieving long-term success, as they serve as a roadmap outlining the purpose and desired outcomes …
Planning a wealthy retirement
Secure your future with smart financial choices Whether you’re employed, a partner, or self-employed, you can contribute to a pension. Employers are legally required to provide workers with access to …
Saving vs investing
Understanding your financial options for now and the future Managing your finances can often feel overwhelming, particularly when deciding between saving and investing. Savings are aimed at short-term needs or …
Practical financial planning for busy mums
The road to robust financial health, even when you’re juggling the demands of family life Motherhood comes with countless responsibilities, so it’s no surprise that long-term financial planning often gets …
How to boost your chances of early retirement
Maintaining a strong commitment to your long-term goals Early retirement is an ambitious but attainable goal, provided you adopt the right and disciplined approach to your finances. At the heart …
Pensioners set for income boost, but watch out for the tax trap
Could you lose out on tax-free allowances for other income? Many pensioners will enjoy another uplift in their State Pension income next financial year. From 6 April 2025, the State …
Financial planning in your 70s
Striking the balance between living comfortably and preparing for unpredictable eventualities Entering your 70s is a significant milestone, a time to fully enjoy the fruits of your hard work and …
From crisis to resilience
Building a solid financial plan The financial crisis of over a decade ago shaped global markets. They faltered and stumbled but then bounced back with surprising speed. This resilience was …
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 …