Why you need to understand your State Pension entitlement
Your State Pension may only make up a relatively small portion of your retirement income, but it’s an important part of it, and so it’s crucial you understand your entitlement. The recent news of underpaid…
What is the new care cap, and could it benefit you?
Accessing and paying for care have become big issues. As more people reach old age, more people will inevitably need some level of support as they get older. Now, the government has taken steps to…
Why you still need emergency savings in retirement
Hopefully, you head into retirement confident in your finances and your retirement income. While your financial commitments and dependents may be fewer in retirement, it’s still important to have a safety net to fall back…
More people plan to work past traditional retirement age. Here’s what they need to consider
Figures suggest that an increasing number of people plan to work past the traditional retirement age. There are a variety of reasons for doing so and it also could help secure your long-term finances. If…
Everything you need to know about the 2021 Autumn Budget
“Employment is up, investment is growing, public services are improving, the public finances are stabilising, and wages are rising.” This is the backdrop against which Rishi Sunak presented the 2021 Autumn Budget. Promising “a stronger…
The Exeter Living Awards 2021
As you may be aware, Otter Financial Services entered the Exeter Living Awards 2021 and were announced as a finalist back in May. We were super proud and started counting down the days and weeks…