“I have two children and would like to start investing for them. A relative has recently offered to give me £250 a month for each of them to invest but … Read More

Older homeowners receive £1.94 billion Older homeowners received a £1.94 billion property wealth boost in the first half of 2021, data shows[1]. More than half of the proceeds of equity … Read More

Absolutely! The majority of good pension providers now offer a range of investments with positive environmental, social and governance mandates (collectively known as ESG strategies).  Switching is usually quick and … Read More

It is common to accumulate multiple pensions throughout a lifetime and it is also common to consider merging them into one. After all, we now live in a Marie Kondo … Read More

57% face financial difficulty in retirement years According to The International Longevity Centre UK (ILCUK) report, a substantial proportion of Generation Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980) in the UK face … Read More

Think carefully about how action taken now could affect your retirement As more people worry about money and are struggling financially as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s … Read More

COVID-19: third of retirees fearful due to negative impact Six years on from pension freedoms, non-advised savers aged over 50 are facing a ticking time bomb at retirement, according to … Read More

Time to widen your range of investment choices? If you have accumulated a number of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) over the years, keeping them all in one place could give … Read More

How much will it cost to enjoy life in later years? Long-term care covers everything from residential and nursing homes to home care. It is provided by a range of … Read More

Are you giving yourself the best chance of success? Before you start, defining any goals you may have will help you plan, budget and choose the right investments. Your goals … Read More