Lots of people are considering transferring their defined benefit pensions on the back of just thinking that a higher transfer value means it’s a ‘no brainer’ but it is not that simple...
The end of the tax year is fast approaching and with it is the last chance to ensure that you have maximised any tax exemptions and allowance opportunities that are available each year. Several of these are ‘use it or lose it’....
If you are a parent like me you might be concerned about your children’s prospects of making it onto the property ladder. So what can they, or you, do to make the goal of property ownership more attainable?...
Whether you’re starting to think about your wealth and inheritance tax or possibly trying to assist older relatives in this process, before you or they make any big decisions it’s worth reminding yourself of the basics....
Like a lot of things since the internet and search engines arrived, the problem is not finding the information but working out what is relevant, doable and that actually works for you. ...
Financial resolutions can often be the hardest to keep, either due to unplanned expenditure or possibly the winter doldrums.....
The Christmas holidays are here and you might find yourself with some time to actually think about things other than presents, turkey and the to-do list you left at work. Maybe to escape the relatives for a bit you can grab some personal admin time. ...
Given the current political situation in the UK, Europe and the US, you may be worried that we are facing more stock market volatility in the coming months and years....
When considering how to meet your future lifestyle expenditure objectives, it’s worthwhile obtaining a state pension forecast to see how much regular income you might receive from the government....