When you retire, you will often have a range of choices available to you about how you access your pension. One such method is an annuity, which could provide you with a reliable income. If you’re not sure how annuities work or if they could be right for you, this guide explains the essentials you
Read moreMany markets rallied during December based on the expectation that interest rates will start to fall in 2024. Read on to discover what else may have affected your investment portfolio in the final month of 2023. On 27 December, the MSCI World Stock Index, which comprises stock from nearly 3,000 companies to track global equity-market
Read moreAs we enter the new year, you may be thinking about your career aspirations for 2024. Recent research suggests almost a quarter of UK workers expect to change jobs in the next 12 months, with a fifth unsatisfied with their current position. Whether you wish to improve your work-life balance or are searching for a
Read moreThe property market experienced challenges in 2023, which may have affected your outgoings. But what could affect house prices and mortgages in 2024? Last year, rising interest rates as the Bank of England (BoE) sought to tackle high inflation led to millions of homeowners facing soaring mortgage costs. This had a knock-on effect, with some
Read moreWhen creating a financial plan, you often start with your goals. After all, setting out your aspirations first lets you create a plan that’s tailored to you. Yet, understanding your numbers is just as crucial for successful financial planning and they could help you understand the effect of your decisions. So, which numbers are the
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How do you grow your wealth when you’re investing? Choosing the “right” investments is just one of the ingredients needed for success. Indeed, your mindset and behaviours could have a much larger effect on the outcomes of your investments than you might think. Your approach to investing could influence the decisions you make when you
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Income protection could provide you with an essential safety net if you’re unable to work due to an accident or illness. Yet, research suggests it’s a valuable step that some people might be overlooking. If you’re too ill to work, income protection could provide you with a regular replacement income. Usually, income protection would pay
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As property prices and rental yields have steadily increased in recent years, buy-to-let property has often been seen as a useful way to invest your money. However, figures suggest the pace of growth is slowing and landlords face increasing regulation that might mean it’s not as attractive as it once was. For some people, buy-to-let
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