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If you think all your tough financial decisions are behind you when you reached retirement, think again. After saving and investing for decades, you’ll want to make sure you make the right choices when it comes to how you take an income when you retire. There are a variety of options, all with their own […]

There is no doubt about it: investing is most certainly all about the long game. Age-old advice about investing is that you need to keep your eye on the horizon and stay the course. Don’t let the market’s inherent volatility deter you or make you second guess your decisions. Here’s how to focus on your […]

A bit of bad news for those worried about potential tax cuts: Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that he would only begin to consider cutting taxes when public finances are stable after the toll the coronavirus took on the national economy.

The UK has been enjoying over a decade of low-interest rates since they were slashed during the financial crisis. What was meant to be a temporary measure has lasted 13 years due to the economic slowdown that occurred shortly after. But with inflation on the rise, along with rates on bonds, and general worry from […]

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced recently to the BBC that wages were finally on the rise. The Office for National Statistics backs the PM’s claim, stating that annual growth of wages sits between 3.6% and 5.1% from May to July. And the Bank of England (BoE) estimates that in the private sector, pay growth is […]

When setting goals, many subscribe to the SMART method – making goals specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and set within a realistic timeframe. When considering timeframes, there’s an opportunity to break down your objectives into short, medium, and long-term goals. But with increasing life expectancy, what is classed as short, medium, or long-term has changed.

After living through the coronavirus pandemic where many people felt stuck in limbo, unable to make plans for the future, most are trying to get back on track. People’s physical, mental, and financial health undoubtedly suffered, but now is the time to work toward healthy minds, bodies – and wallets.

  It comes as no surprise that the pandemic caused plenty of people to shift their priorities for their choice of home. For most, it’s wanting more room and access to outdoor space, but for over 55s, more and more homeowners are opting to stay in their current homes rather than downsize, as many had […]

A robust retirement plan ensures that you’ve covered all your bases and that you can live the lifestyle you want when you finally finish working. It’s important to not fully rely on your state pension payments as they can be insufficient. But here are some ways to ensure your retirement payout doesn’t disappoint.

Property is just one part of a diversified investment portfolio, but it’s an incredibly popular investment option. Property investment actually offers two ways of making money: through rental yields and capital growth, making it a great way to earn money both in the short and long term – what are the strategies?