State Pension age rises

How could the change impact on your retirement plans? For the first time in over a decade, the point at which people can claim a State Pension (the ‘State Pension … Read More

Investing during retirement

Why it’s important not to view your portfolio with an element of finality  Retirement is a major accomplishment for most people. You’ve worked hard all of your working life to … Read More

Happiness is freedom

With greater freedom comes greater responsibility ‘The secret to happiness is freedom’ wrote the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. And with the introduction of the pension freedom rules, those aged over … Read More

Funding care

More of us can expect to require some form of long-term care Whether you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one, chances are that one of your … Read More

Future financial health

Taking the time to take back control over retirement savings  With all that has been going on in the world this year, for many people it’s been really difficult to … Read More

Planning a move abroad?

Undertaking what is required takes a great deal of thoughtful consideration You’ve always dreamed about living aboard, but how do you make that a reality? The first practical step is … Read More

Mind the knowledge gap

Some people still struggle to make informed retirement decisions The decisions made at retirement are big ones and have long term consequences. Many spend years accumulating a large amount of … Read More

COVID-19 effects on retirement planning

covid19 retirement planning

Remember that pension savings are for the long term The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a widespread impact across all aspects of financial life, including retirement plans. The current global stock … Read More

Beware of pension fraudsters

Safeguard your hard-earned retirement savings from COVID-19 scammers Fraudsters are exploiting fears over the COVID-19 pandemic to target pension savers and investors. The Pensions Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) … Read More