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Pension freedoms

Over one million UK savers embrace relaxation of rules The Government’s announcement on the relaxation of pension rules changed the investment landscape and pension freedoms show no sign of losing their popularity. HM Revenue & Customs latest figures[1] on the flexible withdrawals from pensions shows that the number of savers who have embraced their freedoms

Building a diverse portfolio

Time, patience and making informed decisions Making sense of today’s market headwinds and building a diverse portfolio should be key priorities for all investors. Whether you have a lump sum to invest or want to invest regularly each month, it’s important to know your money is working hard for you. Growing your wealth is not

Inheritance Tax

No longer something that only affects the very wealthy Inheritance Tax is no longer something that only affects the very wealthy, but the good news is that there are ways to limit the amount of Inheritance Tax your family may potentially face. When someone dies Inheritance Tax a tax charged on their estate above a

Tracing a lost pension

Nearly £20 billion unclaimed money and growing The scale of the UK’s lost pensions mountain has been exposed by the largest study yet on the subject[1]. The Pensions Policy Institute surveyed firms representing about 50% of the private defined contribution pensions market[2]. From this the Pensions Policy Institute found 800,000 lost pensions worth an estimated

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Guide: Your retirement choices: How to generate an income in later life

Retirement on your terms is likely to be one of the key elements of your financial plan. So, as you approach or reach retirement, now is the time for you to start thinking about enjoying a comfortable life when you stop working. Many people see retirement as the start of their “second life” – the

Why your social life could be just as important as your health

If you were trying to improve your health and wellbeing, what would you think about changing? Your first instinct may be to eat healthier foods or exercise more frequently. However, new research suggests that your social life might play a more important role in your overall health than you may think. Read on to discover

74% of financial advice from social media leads to an “undesired outcome”

There’s an abundance of unregulated financial advice available, and research suggests it could harm your security and long-term plans. Whether you receive advice through social media or follow the financial decisions of friends, you could take more risk than is appropriate or miss out on opportunities. Read on to discover some of the potential perils