Why planning for the unexpected is important in retirement
During your working years, you may have actively planned for the unexpected. Perhaps you set aside some of your income each month to cover emergencies or took out a protection product to act as a…
What should you consider when weighing up your investment risk profile?
One of the key decisions you need to make when investing is how much investment risk you want to take. Weighing up the level of risk you’re willing to be exposed to can be challenging….
How do you know when you can retire?
The retirement milestone should be one that’s celebrated. But all too often it’s one that’s affected by doubt and uncertainty too. Giving up your working life is a big decision and one that’s in your…
How to protect your pension income during volatility
Pensioners are increasingly taking advantage of the Pension Freedoms introduced in 2015. While the move offered far more flexibility in how you take an income in retirement, it also means there’s more responsibility on your…
Do you know your State Pension age?
Retiring is a milestone many of us look forward to as it draws near. The prospect of leaving the world of work behind and having more free time to dedicate to the things you enjoy…
Pension cold calling ban: What does it mean for scams?
The long-awaited ban on pension cold calling came into effect on the 9th January 2019. In a bid to protect pensioners being targeted by fraudsters, the ban has now been approved into law. It’s a…