Building retirement resilience in 2023
Posted 4 years ago
Although there are many challenges on the household finance front at the moment, the start of a new year always provides the perfect opportunity for…
Your investment focus for 2023
Posted 4 years ago
By any comparison, the past 12 months have been tough for investors with a series of shocks impacting markets and, as 2023 dawns, uncertainties remain.
News in Review
Posted 4 years ago
“For hard-working families facing today’s challenging economic conditions, it’s right that we continue to help them secure their first home or move into their dream…
News in Review
Posted 4 years ago
“We’ve seen possibly this week, the first glimmer that (inflation) is not only beginning to come down, but it was a little bit below where…
Looking to retire early? There’s lots to think about
Posted 4 years ago
It is the dream of many to retire early.
On the rise – protection insurance payouts
Posted 4 years ago
Claims paid out under protection insurance totalled £6. 8bn in 20211, a second consecutive yearly high, with more than £18.
Anyone can fall victim in an ‘epidemic of fraud’
Posted 4 years ago
The latest annual fraud report published by UK Finance stresses the need for an urgent response to ‘the epidemic of fraud’ that the UK is…
News in Review
Posted 4 years ago
“Our reforms deliver smarter regulation of financial services that will unlock growth and opportunity”
Last Friday, as temperatures plummeted, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a package of…
Equity release increase driven by cost-of-living pressures
Posted 4 years ago
In recent years, equity release has become an increasingly popular way for older homeowners to unlock cash tied up in their properties.
News in Review
Posted 4 years ago
“Even before the recent increases in mortgage rates, affordability was becoming more stretched across the UK”
UK house prices fell by 1.
Finding your ‘happy place’ in retirement
Posted 4 years ago
If you’re in Wiltshire and about to retire, you’re doing it in the right place.
Pensions update
Posted 4 years ago
Recently released research1 suggests UK consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about pensions and prepared to take a greater role in preparing for retirement.