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• Midlifers set to be impacted twice by the cost of living

  4 days ago

  Financial planning essential to help balance priorities As the cost of living crisis continues to rise, midlifers are set to be impacted particularly hard. This is because many midlifers are still paying off mortgages and other debts, while also trying to support their families. This means that they often have less disposable income than younger people. [...]

• Show me the money

  4 days ago

  How to invest your money and avoid costly mistakes It’s not surprising that the world of investing can seem complex, especially in the current global economic climate. Investors face an endless supply of market news, many investment choices and often-changing market conditions. [...]

• Cost of ‘saver inaction’

  4 days ago

  Millions of savers think inflation will leave them better off Despite inflation reaching its highest rate for many decades, some people in the UK are not aware of its impact on their finances. More than half of all cash savers (52%) don’t know what impact inflation will have on the real value of their cash savings over time. [...]

• Rising cost of living crisis

  1 week ago

  3 tips to maintain your financial wellbeing The rising cost of living is one of the most pressing issues facing many families today. The price of food, energy, fuel and other necessities has risen significantly in recent months. This has made it difficult to make ends meet and has put a strain on many household budgets. [...]

• Managing the impact on your pension

  1 week ago

  Just two out of five have planned for inflation in retirement Retirement planning can be complex at the best of times, so it is easy to understand how some people can find it daunting to take into account factors like inflation. The reality is that inflation hurts everyone, but it can be especially harmful to retirees. [...]

• Self-employed vulnerable to financial shocks

  1 week ago

  New research highlights that 81% aren’t seeking financial advice As more and more people reject the traditional working structure in favour of becoming self-employed, some people could be at risk of financial insecurity as they lose out on employee benefits that offer protection in the present, and financial planning for the future. [...]

• Navigating the cost of living crisis

  2 weeks ago

  How you can keep the cost of bills down while inflation is high Rising inflation and increases in taxes are set to leave millions worse off in 2022. Households are already grappling with the worst cost of living crisis in a generation but budgets have been further squeezed by a raft of price and tax rises. [...]

• Tax in uncertain times

  2 weeks ago

  Key financial changes that have affected millions of people from April Most taxpayers started to see their tax bills increase from April 2022. As we move into the new 2022/23 tax year, now is the time to review your tax affairs to ensure that you have taken advantage of all reliefs available and have considered some planning opportunities to help reduce your tax liabilities. [...]

• Passing on wealth to the next generation

  2 weeks ago

  30 million parents want to leave wealth in their Will Millions of Britons say they want to plan to pass on wealth to their children and grandchildren in a Will – but fewer than half have written one, according to new research. [...]

• More Britons insure their homes than their lives

  3 weeks ago

  Ensure your financial security for when you might need it most There are a number of reasons why you might need life cover and critical illness cover. If you have dependents, then it is important to make sure that they will be financially secure if something happens to you. If you have a mortgage or other debts, then life cover can help to pay these off.  [...]

• Dealing with divorce

  3 weeks ago

  Revolution in family law finally removes the need for blame as a basis for divorce No one enters into marriage expecting it to end in divorce. However, for many couples, divorce is the sad reality. If you are facing divorce, it is important to know that you are not alone. Each year, thousands of people go through the divorce process. [...]

• Future wealth

  3 weeks ago

  The average British child is worth just under £5,000 by the time they reach school When we talk about the Bank of Mum and Dad, we are effectively talking about handing money over to your children. There are many reasons why your descendants might look to you for financial support, and many routes you could take in funding them, if you so choose. [...]