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Managing the impact on your pension
Just two out of five have planned for inflation in retirement Retirement planning can be complex at the best of times, so it is easy to understand how some people can find it daunting to take into account factors like inflation. The reality is that inflation hurts...
Midlifers set to be impacted twice by the cost of living
Financial planning essential to help balance priorities As the cost of living crisis continues to rise, midlifers are set to be impacted particularly hard. This is because many midlifers are still paying off mortgages and other debts, while also trying to support...
Rising cost of living crisis
3 tips to maintain your financial wellbeing The rising cost of living is one of the most pressing issues facing many families today. The price of food, energy, fuel and other necessities has risen significantly in recent months. This has made it difficult to make ends...
Self-employed vulnerable to financial shocks
New research highlights that 81% aren’t seeking financial advice As more and more people reject the traditional working structure in favour of becoming self-employed, some people could be at risk of financial insecurity as they lose out on employee benefits that offer...
Show me the money
How to invest your money and avoid costly mistakes It’s not surprising that the world of investing can seem complex, especially in the current global economic climate. Investors face an endless supply of market news, many investment choices and often-changing market...
Millions of midlifers are propping up their families
Impact on work, wealth and wellbeing putting further pressure on age group The financial decisions made by individuals as they reach retirement could have significant consequences on their finances and standards of living. Midlifers (people aged 40 to 60) are facing a...
Building an investment portfolio
4 steps for future wealth creation in your mid-20s to mid-30s Investing can be challenging for anyone, but for those in their mid-20s to mid-30s, it can be especially daunting to build a portfolio – especially while paying off student loans, credit card debt and...
Retirement nest egg
Nearly a half of over-50s regret not saving into their pension earlier The days of working for a single employer for your entire career and retiring with a comfortable pension are largely gone. The responsibility for accumulating a retirement nest egg now rests with...
How to cope with the rising cost of living
Nine in ten adults make stark spending decisions as anxiety runs high The pressure of spiralling living costs is a major concern among many UK households, with the vast majority looking to make significant lifestyle changes in response to price rises. According to new...
Protecting family wealth
What will your legacy look like? Estate planning is about putting your affairs in order, to help make the lives of your loved ones easier. It can help to protect your estate for your beneficiaries and reduce the impact of Inheritance Tax (commonly called IHT for...