4 reasons to think long-term gifts for children and grandchildren this Christmas
We all know the challenges of trying to find a Christmas present for someone who already has everything. When it comes to children or grandchildren who are going to get piles of presents under the…
Sleep: How does it benefit you?
Sleep. It’s something we all do and it has a huge effect on our daily life. We’ve all had a bad night’s sleep and woken up feeling unmotivated for what’s ahead. But how does sleep…
How much do you expect your pension to grow by in the next five years?
Research suggests that pension savers could be disappointed in investment returns after uncovering differing expectations between individuals and institutional investors. Understanding how much your pension is expected to grow by between now and when you…
Why talking about money is important
November marks Talk Money week, an initiative that aims to encourage more people to talk about their finances. In the UK, personal finances can be something of a taboo subject. It’s not something we widely…
What you need to know when topping up your State Pension
Figures show a huge surge in the number of people making voluntary National Insurance contributions to top up their State Pension record. It could help you increase your retirement income but there are some things…
6 things to avoid when accessing your pension
Thousands of retirees access their pension every year. However, it can still involve making many challenging decisions. How should you access your savings? What is a sustainable annual income? What can you do to minimise…