Coping with life changing events
Gender Pension Gap
How has COVID-19 affected retirement plans?
Navigating financial impact of COVID-19
Needless to say, coronavirus (COVID-19) has had, and will continue to have, a major impact on our lives. It is not just impacting on people’s physical health but also their financial well-being…
Funding care
Whether you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one, chances are that one of your first thoughts is going to be : ‘how much is it going to cost?’, swiftly followed by, ‘who is going to pay for it?’…
What are you waiting for?
Understandably, the current coronavirus (Covid-19) situation is causing angst among people, particularly elderly and vulnerable clients who have been self-isolating. It’s estimated that more than half…
Build you own financial plan
It’s never too early to make a financial plan. The sooner you work out your goals and start following a plan to achieve them, the more likely you are to succeed…
Time for pensions to contribute towards building a better world
Preparing for the unexpected
Working remotely
Prior to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic outbreak, we might have imagined working from home as the opportunity of sleeping in late, lounging around in our pyjamas, and long leisurely lunches…
10 tips to achieving your financial goals
Even if you have a solid financial plan in place, it still needs to be updated regularly to ensure it reflects any life changes. But what should your priorities focus on now? Is it time to turn your attention to…
Caveat emptor: 'let the buyer beware'
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there has sadly been an increase in the number of fraudsters exploiting people’s fears, targeting pension savers, investors and online consumers…
Applying for a three-month mortgage payment holiday
Mortgage borrowers that have been adversely affected financially by coronavirus (Covid-19) may want to consider requesting to take a mortgage payment holiday on their residential or buy-to-let mortgage…
Coronavirus impact on the global economy
The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Moreover, it is also having a growing impact on the global economy…
Coronavirus investment scams
Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated, particularly with investment scams. They can be articulate and financially knowledgeable, with credible websites, testimonials and materials that are hard to distinguish…
Covid-19 effects on retirement planning
The coronavirus (Covid-19) is having a widespread impact across all aspects of financial life, including retirement plans. The current global stock market turbulence, as a consequence of Covid-19, will no doubt…
Financial fallout from Covid-19
It is becoming uncomfortably clear that while not everyone has been physically affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19), every single one of us will be impacted financially. During the pandemic, savings and…
Protecting renters affected by Coronavirus
More than a fifth of UK households live in privately rented accommodation. The Government has introduced measures to protect renters affected by coronavirus (Covid-19)…
Rise of the female breadwinner
The proportion of female breadwinners is steadily rising but the trend could be knocked off course by the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Women out-earn male partners in almost a quarter of…
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Advice Matters
In the current climate, we understand that you may be feeling worried about your work, your finances and what th efuture holds…