Does “lifestyling” pensions still make sense for modern workers?
“Lifestyling” is a common way to protect your pension wealth as you near retirement. Yet, as retirement becomes far more flexible, is it...
Behavioural finance: 6 unexpected ways bias could affect your financial decisions
How much does bias affect your financial decisions? While you may try to make decisions based on facts, it can be much easier than you...
Investment market update: September 2022
High levels of inflation and economic uncertainty continue to plague the investment markets. Investment portfolios are likely...
5 practical reasons you should create a financial plan with your partner
Money and financial goals are still sometimes viewed as taboo subjects, even within relationships. If you’ve been putting off...
Living legacies are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about them
More people are choosing to gift wealth during their lifetime rather than leaving assets as an inheritance. There are benefits to...
7 in 10 adults haven’t thought about later-life care. Here’s how to create a care plan
Later-life care can be a difficult topic to discuss and create a plan for. However, setting out a care plan now means you can rest...
Before you increase pension withdrawals as the cost of living rises, here’s what you need to conside
As the cost of living rises, you may be considering increasing how much you withdraw from your pension. While it could solve short-term...
Behavioural finance: The effect of psychology on investors
You should base financial decisions on logic and facts. But psychology can have a much larger effect than you think, and it can lead to...
1 in 10 accessing their pension do so to pay off debt. Here’s what you need to consider
While lifestyle expenses are the most popular reason for accessing a pension, a survey suggests that a significant number of people are...
Should you voluntarily pay National Insurance contributions to boost your State Pension?
The State Pension is often an important part of your retirement income, so should you top up your National Insurance contributions (NICs)...
