Should you take your pension tax-free lump sum to kickstart retirement?
When you access your pension, you can often take a tax-free lump sum. While this may seem an attractive way to fund your early retirement plans, there are some essential things you need to consider…
Investing 101: 4 useful questions to answer when reviewing your portfolio
Over the last few months, you’ve read about the potential benefits of investing, what to consider when creating a risk profile, and how you could improve tax efficiency. Now, read on to discover why reviewing…
England’s first universal basic income trial prepares to launch. Could it be the future?
Participants of a trial in England are set to receive an income every month without having to work. It’s the first time universal basic income (UBI) will be provided in England, and advocates argue it…
Why emotional decision-making could be costing you investment returns
It can be difficult not to let your emotions influence the decisions you make. When investing, emotional decision-making could be harming your portfolio’s performance and your ability to reach your goals. While you try to…
A grocery shop would cost just 45p in 1940s when the first supermarket opened its doors
Visiting the supermarket to pick up a few items or do your weekly shopping is so common it can be difficult to imagine life without this convenience. Yet, it wasn’t too long ago that the…
Millions of retirees could be overlooking the benefits of annuities, research suggests
The number of retirees choosing an annuity to generate an income is on the rise. Yet, research suggests millions of people may be overlooking the option because they don’t understand how annuities work. An annuity…