Why financial planning is crucial as you approach retirement
As you approach retirement, you’ve probably been dreaming about what you’ll do with the extra free time. Perhaps you plan to see the world, spend more time with grandchildren or indulge in some hobbies. But…
Could some of your retirement savings be lost?
When you think about how often you’ve moved jobs or home, it’s not surprising that it’s common to lose the occasional important document. But the number of lost pensions could make a huge difference in…
Your guide to writing a will
November marks Will Aid Month. We want to take the opportunity to remind you just how important a will is and explain why it should be considered a crucial part of your financial planning. You…
Autumn Budget 2018: Were you a winner or a loser?
Will you be better or worse off because of today’s Budget? In a relatively quiet Budget our summary answers that question, please read on to find out. Winners Earners The Chancellor brought forward an election…
Autumn Budget 2018: Everything you need to know
Just after 3.30 pm today the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, stood up to deliver the first Budget on a Monday since 1962 and the last before Brexit. He started by saying this would be a Budget…
Tips for planning for your future if you’re part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’
If you feel as though your finances are under pressure as you support both children and elderly parents, you’re likely to be part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’. Research has found that many of those aged…