Thinking of opting out of your Workplace Pension? Time to think again
We’d like to think that, once enrolled into a pension, everyone who is eligible, will remain in the scheme. After all, it’s a low-effort way to save money for retirement and take advantage of the…
The ABCs of Behavioural Biases Conclusion
We’ll wrap our series, the ABCs of Behavioural Biases, by repeating our initial premise: Your own behavioural biases are often the greatest threat to your financial well-being. We hope we’ve demonstrated the many ways this…
Adjusting your retirement plans in light of the State Pension Age changes
Almost two million people face the reality of changing their retirement plans less than 10-15 years before they aim to stop working, according to Retirement Advantage. Changes to the State Pension Age will mean that…
Does age affect charity? Five ways to make your donations go further
Do you think the way that you give to charity has changed throughout your life? Do you see it changing as you get older? Research from Barclays has shown that those under the age of…
Increase in over-65’s debt. Six tips for those affected
By the end of 2018, over-65s are expected to owe a collective £86 billion, according to research from More 2 Life. If left unchecked, this figure could reach £142 billion in 10 years. Are you,…
How making the wrong borrowing decisions can affect mental health
Common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, affect one in six UK adults. In addition, 35-50% of those with severe mental health problems are untreated. (Source: Mental Health Foundation) People who suffer from…
