Pension Freedoms: Ignorance isn’t bliss
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” Attributed to Chinese philosopher Confucius, this timeless phrase has never been more apt than when applied to the topic of Pension Freedoms. A new report,…
Seven changes you need to know about in 2018
As we head into 2018, with a new financial year a few months away, the government is preparing to introduce several changes. These will come into effect in April, and it is likely that you…
62% of adults don’t understand inflation; here’s our quick explainer
Only 38% of UK adults know what inflation is, according to research from The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The data also shows that adults in at least 14 nations have a better…
2018: A big year for auto-enrolment
2018 marks 10 years since auto-enrolment was first debated in 2008. As the new financial year approaches, we look at what April 2018 has in store for workplace pensions. What is auto-enrolment? Introduced into law…
Urgent call from MPs to ban pension scam cold calls
Introducing legislation to ban cold calls from pension scammers has been on the Government’s radar for some time. But now, following a lengthy delay, MPs are calling for action to be taken sooner, rather than…
Seven tips for choosing the right savings account
The Bank of England (BoE) interest rate rise made a splash in the headlines last year. However, the subsequent announcement that inflation continues to increase, and has since hit a six-year high, is one of…