The importance of independent living in later life
According to research from retirement accommodation specialists Anchor, the way living in old age is perceived by society could be completely out of line with what retirees actually want. For older people, being able to…
Early days: Upturn in young adults saving for retirement, but millions still lag behind
The number of under-30s saving enough for retirement has increased from 30% to 39% in the past year, likely due to automatic enrolment in Workplace Pensions, according to Scottish Widows. That’s good news, but still…
Thinking of opting out of your Workplace Pension? Time to think again
We’d like to think that, once enrolled into a pension, everyone who is eligible, will remain in the scheme. After all, it’s a low-effort way to save money for retirement and take advantage of the…
The ABCs of Behavioural Biases Conclusion
We’ll wrap our series, the ABCs of Behavioural Biases, by repeating our initial premise: Your own behavioural biases are often the greatest threat to your financial well-being. We hope we’ve demonstrated the many ways this…
Adjusting your retirement plans in light of the State Pension Age changes
Almost two million people face the reality of changing their retirement plans less than 10-15 years before they aim to stop working, according to Retirement Advantage. Changes to the State Pension Age will mean that…
Does age affect charity? Five ways to make your donations go further
Do you think the way that you give to charity has changed throughout your life? Do you see it changing as you get older? Research from Barclays has shown that those under the age of…