by ross | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
Could looking after grandchildren add to your State Pension? A little-known National Insurance credit could reward you and give you a financial boost Providing regular childcare for grandchildren could do more than help your family. It could also help protect your...
by ross | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
Upcoming changes raise concerns among savers More than one in five adults report a decline in pension confidence The upcoming changes to how pensions are treated for Inheritance Tax (IHT) from 6 April 2027 appear to be having a wider impact on pension confidence,...
by ross | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
The true cost of raising a child in 2026 From childcare and essentials to education and everyday expenses Raising a child is a major financial commitment, with costs beginning long before school age. The latest figures from the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)...
by ross | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
Giving money or valuable possessions to loved ones 54% of over-55s have no record of gifts given in the previous seven years Giving money or valuable possessions to loved ones can be a generous way to provide support, but failing to keep track of those gifts could...
by ross | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
Britons face Inheritance Tax confusion How the gifting rules are leaving some families in the dark Inheritance Tax (IHT) can feel like a financial maze, and new research suggests many families struggle to understand the rules. Almost three in five (59%) UK adults...
by ross | Sep 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
Ten years to go: is your retirement plan on track? How to prepare your finances and make the most of the decade before retirement With retirement costs rising and people potentially spending several decades in later life, the decade before retirement is an important...
