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Why adding your savings to your pension could mean your money goes further
Seven in ten (72%) UK adults have saved money due to the pandemic, but just a fraction plan to add these savings to their pension,…
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The summer gardening trends that could liven up your outdoor spaces
As a nation, we’ve embraced gardening over the last year. With social distancing in place, we’ve fallen in love with our outdoor spaces, whether to…
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How to choose the right financial protection product to give you confidence
The pandemic has highlighted the impact the unexpected can have on finances and lifestyle for millions of people. The uncertainty of the last year is…
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Covid-19 spurs more people to seek financial advice, but it’s not just for times of crisis
The pandemic has placed pressure on families across the UK. So, it’s not surprising that more people are seeking financial advice and thinking about their…
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5 reasons why Generation X need to engage with their pension to achieve security in retirement
We all hope to achieve financial security in retirement, allowing us to focus on the things we enjoy. While retirement might be associated with indulging…
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How inflation can reduce your pension and what you can do about it
When you think of risks to your retirement, do you include inflation? It can have a huge impact on your income throughout retirement. Yet, it’s…
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What does “rebalancing” your portfolio mean and why is it important?
Rebalancing investment portfolios is important. It can help make sure you remain on track. Our blog explains what it involves.
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Did you suffer a real-terms pay cut last year? More than half of Brits did
Headline figures suggest wage growth last year was its highest in almost two decades. However, furlough and job losses have skewed data, and many have suffered a pay cut in real terms.
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Employee benefits that self-employed workers miss out on, and how to bridge the gap
Research shows that self-employed workers are missing out on almost ÂŁ10,000 worth of benefits every year. However, you can take steps to improve your financial security.
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Pension Lifetime Allowance is frozen until 2026: Will it mean your retirement tax bill soars?
The Lifetime Allowance is frozen until 2026. Exceeding the threshold could mean you pay more tax when you start taking an income from your pension, but it doesn’t always mean you should stop contributions.
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Is a 4-day working week around the corner?
Spain is set to trial a four-day working week by offering support to companies interested in changing the traditional five-day working week model. We explore the benefits and what the critics say.
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Why opening a pension for a child before they start school can unlock powerful growth
When saving for a child, a pension might not be the first thing you think of. However, tax relief and compound growth mean even a one-off contribution could help build their retirement nest egg.
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