Articles of interest

Bridging the gender pensions gap
Women left with half the pension pot, no matter the job. We’ve all heard about the gender pay gap, but very few discuss the gender

How to protect you and your family’s future
What kind of protection insurance do you need? There are various complex risks in life that we all face, such as serious illness, an accident

Bringing pensions together
What to consider if you have multiple pension pots. The employment landscape has evolved significantly over the last few decades and changing jobs multiple times

Are you saving enough for retirement?
One in six over-55s have no pension savings yet. Despite the fact that the government has been trying to encourage people to save for their

Cash may not be king
Deciding whether to withdraw cash from your pension pot. Choosing what to do with your pension is a big decision. If you’ve been saving into

Putting life on hold
Cost-of-living crisis delays homeownership, having children and retirement. Rising living costs have been so significant in recent months that most UK households will have noticed

Inheritance Tax receipts reach £6.1bn
What if I could make my wealth more tax-efficient? We all want to leave a legacy and make sure the ones we care about most

Self-employed extremely vulnerable to loss of income
81% aren’t seeking financial advice. Self-employed people are at risk of financial hardship if they don’t have sufficient provision in place. Without a regular income,

How to reduce Inheritance Tax by leaving a gift
Planning for your wealth preservation and the eventual transfer of that wealth. When you’ve worked hard and invested carefully to build your wealth, you want

Tips for a healthy pension as you approach retirement
What really important retirement questions should you be asking? As you approach the last five years before your retirement, there will be a lot of

Inflation eating your savings?
How to benefit from tax reliefs in the current financial year. As your income increases, the complexity of your finances may too. Tax-efficiency is a

Recession-proof your finances
10 practical steps to ensure your money is working hard for you. In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to make sure your