by Richard Edwards | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
Change to the state pension triple lock Pensioners ‘deeply disappointed’, particularly women and self-employed The earnings benchmark of the State Pension triple lock will be temporarily set aside for next year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed on...
by Richard Edwards | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
Pandemic triggers shift to saving People thinking more about their spending and financial priorities The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has lead to more people re-thinking how they spend and manage their money, with more than half (51%) now prioritising saving for an...
by Richard Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Protect yourself from pension scams Understanding the warning signs to keep your money safe Being online more means criminals have a greater opportunity to approach unsuspecting victims with their scams. Online scams can have a devastating financial and emotional...
by Richard Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Pension tax relief 27% of people surveyed did not know how it worked To encourage saving for retirement, the government pays tax relief on pension contributions. This means that your pension provider can claim tax back from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and add that...
by Richard Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Advice matters Intergenerational planning and wealth transfer between advised families Following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, UK adults admit they need financial advice for their current situation[1]. A report, which looked at intergenerational...
by Richard Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
No such thing as a ‘no-risk’ investment Knowing how much risk you are comfortable taking is key All investments carry some degree of risk. When you invest, you make choices about what to do with your financial assets. Risk is any uncertainty with respect to your...
