Articles of interest

Don’t miss the ISA deadline
Use your tax-efficient allowance or lose it forever! Time is running out to take advantage of this year’s Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowances. You get

Chancellor retains state pension triple lock
State pension is set for a record-breaking increase from April 2023. If you’re currently receiving or have been looking into the State Pension, then you’ve

No ‘one-size-fits-all’ protection solution
Helping you feel confident your family’s finances are secure. With a New Year comes resolutions. Everyone should make a resolution to review their protection and

Leaving a tax-efficient legacy
Considering the rule of seven when making financial gifts. You’ve worked to build up your wealth. But now it’s time to make plans so your

Doing the right thing for the planet
Four in five looking to change jobs demand green pensions. When you first start paying into your employer’s pension, your contributions, along with employer contributions

Don’t abandon pension contributions as prices rise
Savers could miss out on thousands of pounds in retirement. As the cost of living continues to soar, with inflation reaching a 40-year high, the

Spotting an investment scam
How scammers are getting more convincing. Around half of UK adults (51%) have or know someone who has received a suspicious communication in the last

Passing wealth down through the generations
Millions of retirees help out in cost of living crisis. The rise in the cost of living is affecting millions of people. A third of

How to maximise the value of pension savings
Mistakes to avoid when you’re aiming to build your pension pot. Many people are feeling the pressure on their finances at the moment due to

Working 9 to 5
More over-65s are still working than six years ago. More people in the UK aged between 65 and 74 are still working compared to six

Balancing risk and returns
Bonds can play a key part in building an investment portfolio. UK government bonds, also known as gilts, are debt securities issued by the UK

Unretirement
More over-50s returning to work amid cost-of-living crisis. Older workers have been leaving the jobs market in their droves over the past two years, partly