Financial security and freedom

Financial security and freedom

Financial security and freedom Rising prices add almost 20% to ‘minimum’ cost of retirement Despite the slow economic recovery, many retirees trying to maintain a basic standard of living have seen the cost of their lifestyle increase by nearly 20% over the past year,...
Time to retire?

Time to retire?

Time to retire? Planning your finances to be sustainable for the long term is key There are signs and targets that can signal that you are prepared to retire, but it can be difficult to figure out when you are truly ready to retire. We may think of retirement as being...
Show me the money

Show me the money

Show me the money Britons not researching their investments because it’s ‘time consuming’ and ‘complicated’ A new survey conducted by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals that 44% of UK adults who hold...
Wealth succession

Wealth succession

Wealth succession Making the right preparation for future generations Financial planning can be a daunting and uncomfortable conversation for many, but thankfully attitudes towards talking about money are changing. Wealth succession should be an integral part of your...
Giving retirement a second thought?

Giving retirement a second thought?

Giving retirement a second thought? Over a third of OVER-55s think they will work beyond their state pension age We are witnessing a surge in the number of people giving retirement a second thought due to inflation rates and the cost of living crisis. Not only are...