Cost-of-living crunch

Cost-of-living crunch

Cost-of-living crunch Savers still recognise the importance of long-term planning Britain’s cost-of-living crunch has hit the country hard, with inflation at its highest level in three decades, petrol prices spiralling, retail price increases rising to their highest...
Adult social care charging reform

Adult social care charging reform

Adult social care charging reform What will the government’s proposals mean for the social care system? The government has set out its vision for the future of adult social care. New plans were announced on 7 September 2021, for adult social care reform in England....
Saving for a rainy day

Saving for a rainy day

Saving for a rainy day What’s the right emergency fund amount for you? An emergency fund is money you put aside to cover a financial shock. This could be losing your job, or a large, unexpected expense. Building an emergency fund can help prevent you needing to borrow...