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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that during times of crisis, there are always people who will try to take advantage of the vulnerable. In response to those trying to capitalise on the fear and anxiety of those during the pandemic, regulatory bodies have stepped up to alert consumers about what to watch for and […]

Experts are predicting that we’ll be feeling the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak for years to come. In particular, those in their prime working years with pensions invested in the stock market will feel their retirement plans greatly affected.

Life expectancy has been on the rise for decades and even though, in recent years, the statistics have remained quite static, thanks to ever-improving healthcare and technology, we can continue to expect it to increase. When planning for retirement, don’t forget to take into account the possibility that you might live longer than you expect […]

Earlier this month, solicitors across the country braced themselves for ‘Divorce Day’ – the time of year that lawyers expect a higher than average number of enquiries from couples considering divorce. The financial stress of the holidays tends to strain many relationships so when people are back to reality and the working world, all that […]

Starting a pension plan isn’t easy for those who are self-employed – you’ll need to find the pension scheme yourself, you don’t have any employer contributions to boost it, and it’s difficult to stick to a regular savings plan when you might have irregular income.

There are several ways you can ensure you have a financially stable retirement. Most plan to prepare with a mix of pension, investments, savings, and state support. Of course, the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be, so here are some retirement rules you should be following this year, and every year until retirement.

At some point in many people’s lives, the discussion of whether or not to downsize comes up. If your children have moved out and you’re left with an oversized house for the two of you, then as an empty-nester downsizing may be an option for you.

Many medical and dental professionals slog through their working careers to save up enough in their pension funds to live comfortably and enjoy retirement. Alternatively, your money might be tied up in your property. If you find that you need extra cash to pay debts or for a big expense, equity release could be your […]

You’ve worked hard for most of your adult life, you likely have a mortgage to pay off and a family to provide for… always someone other than yourself to think about and care for. So you may be looking forward to retirement, towards a bit of ‘you time’, but when exactly should that time begin?

What are your plans for retirement? Travelling to see the world or visit family and friends? Taking up new hobbies or reigniting interest in old ones? Have plans to learn new skills? Whatever you’ve set your heart on, you’ll need a solid financial plan in place that will help get you where you want to […]