Pension ‘top up’ introduced
From 12 October 2015, eligible individuals will be able to begin topping up their state pension by up to £25 per week. The lump sum… Read More »Pension ‘top up’ introduced
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Pension scams put savings at risk
Over-55s are the targets of repeated cold-calling and email scams offering fake pension opportunities. 5 months after the introduction of the new pension freedoms, 40%… Read More »Pension scams put savings at risk
Understanding dividends
The chancellor George Osborne wasn’t exaggerating when he said he was undertaking a “major and long overdue reform to simplify the taxation of dividends” in… Read More »Understanding dividends
Making the most of your savings
A guide on how to use your savings to improve your financial position. People often have a slightly misjudged opinion of their savings as a… Read More »Making the most of your savings
Your money: Households overlook life insurance
Fewer than 4 in 10 people view life insurance as essential, according to a report by Scottish Widows. The research, which investigated people’s financial priorities,… Read More »Your money: Households overlook life insurance
Your Money: Financial assets drive rise in household wealth
Financial assets such as pensions and shares are driving a rise in household wealth, research by Lloyds Bank has suggested. Based on data from the Office… Read More »Your Money: Financial assets drive rise in household wealth
Estate planning
An overview of things to consider when planning how to pass on your wealth What you are going to leave behind you at the end… Read More »Estate planning
Your Money: Savers diversify to fund retirement
Retirees plan to use a mix of assets such as pensions, cash ISAs and savings to fund their retirement, according to a survey by YouGov… Read More »Your Money: Savers diversify to fund retirement
Businesses plan growth for 2015
Small businesses are planning growth in 2015 but many are still unaware of the finance options available to them, research by the British Business Bank… Read More »Businesses plan growth for 2015
Your Money: Saving up among financially secure
The number of households who say they are financially stable has increased by 7% in the year to October 2014, a survey by Legal &… Read More »Your Money: Saving up among financially secure