Do you sometimes feel like getting your head around financial planning and saving for the future is a bit of a challenge? Well, you’re not on your own! There are people just like you out there and we’re sharing their stories so you can benefit from their experiences. Meet 23 year old Polly… What do […]
Have you really thought about what retirement looks like for you? Which aspects of your daily life do you currently take for granted that might have a significant impact on your wellbeing? And importantly, what plans do you need to put in place to make your dream retirement a reality . . ? It’s worth […]
For some, retirement might feel like the end of an era – a time to slow down and settle for a quieter way of life but with many of us living longer, healthier lives maintaining that full and busy lifestyle when we eventually stop working is fast becoming the norm. It’s worth remembering that you […]
It’s often difficult to imagine what the future will look like – especially when you’re young! It’s even more challenging to plan effectively for a future you can’t imagine while the immediate issues and responsibilities you face on a daily basis take up most of your time. For some, retirement might feel like the end […]
Do you have a clue what you’re likely to live on when you finally decide to call time on your working life? Have you got all the pieces in place now to help pay for your future? We take a look at four ways to help take the guesswork out of the pension puzzle. Sorting […]
With the birth of Will and Kate’s third baby hitting the headlines, what better time to take a look at what raising children means to an average UK family in 2018. How many children do we have on average, at what age and importantly, how much is it going to cost us? One, two or […]
The next couple of weeks will see the media awash with inspirational athletes all striving for the chance to win gold, silver or bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games – a truly worthy way for those individuals to add their names to the history books and some precious metal to their medal cabinets. But the […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that women seem to get a bit of a rough deal when it comes to pensions. As a woman I could be accused of bias here, but really, the stats don’t lie and the truth is that there is a huge percentage of women heading towards poverty in later […]
Until I started working in the pensions industry, I had assumed (rather arrogantly it turns out) that I will be entitled to a full State Pension when I reach the grand old age of 60. Of course, I now realise I can’t assume I will be entitled to anything at all! A combination of the […]
Can you honestly say you’ve ever felt a rush of excitement at receiving your annual pension statement? I haven’t, which occurs to me, is rather a shame. After all, it’s information about the single largest savings effort I make during the year and seeing how much I’ve managed to squirrel away into my DC pension […]
Everyone experiences some level of mental anxiety or distress at points during their lifetime. In fact, one in four people across the world will suffer with some form of mental illness in their life. It’s completely normal to feel a range of emotions from anger and fear to deep sadness, worry and being overwhelmed when […]
If you end up with a cupboard full of unusable ‘bargains’ every year after a foray into the January sales, but you’re determined not to make the same mistakes this year, then read on! We’ve put together a list of tips to help you hold onto your cash and shop savvy in the New Year. […]
