Posted on March 14, 2018 by Peter under: News
As a nation, we gave over £9 billion to charity last year. (Source: Charity Aid Foundation) In addition, 53,000 legacies were left, totalling £1.4 billion...
Posted on March 14, 2018 by Peter under: Inheritance Tax News
Would you prefer the money you leave behind to go to your loved ones, or the tax man? Last year, over £5 billion was taken...
Posted on March 14, 2018 by Peter under: News Property
Buying a house. It’s one of the biggest commitments your child will have to make when they grow up, but research from Halifax shows that...
Posted on March 14, 2018 by Peter under: News
The past decade has been miserable for savers. Low interest rates, coupled with prolonged periods of relatively high inflation has meant that capital held in...
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Peter under: News Pensions
By the age of 50, men’s pension pots are double the size of women’s, according to research from Aegon. Why? The gender pay gap Differences...
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Peter under: News Retirement
Unsure about your financial stability in retirement? You’re not alone. Just under half (46%) of people due to retire in 2018 feel that they are...
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Peter under: News Savings
Two incomes are better than one. But what happens when one income suddenly stops? For millions of people, it could mean significant financial danger, due...
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Peter under: News Pensions
Accessing pension funds early is not right for everybody. In fact, without careful consideration, it could lead to financial difficulties later in life. Data from...
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Peter under: News
Could your parents, grandparents or relatives be eligible for more financial help than they are getting? 60% of pensioners who own their own home are...
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Peter under: News Pensions
For those who invested in 65+ Guaranteed Growth Bonds in 2015, it is time to think about what to do with the returns. What are...