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Turning pensions into money you can use

Today, you’ve got a number of options and permutations available when it comes to what to do with your pension in retirement. But lots of choice can also mean increased confusion. Your retirement might seem like a far-off prospect, but knowing how you can access your pension pot can help you understand how best to

Taxing times: ‘top 5’ list of planning areas

Making sure you use up any allowances you are entitled to is the first step to reducing the amount of tax you may be liable to pay. We’ve provided our ‘Top 5’ list of planning areas to consider before 5 April 2020, the end of the 2019/20 tax year. The rates given are correct for

Retirement longevity: your destiny is now in your hands

If you are in your 50s or 60s, your thoughts are probably turning towards retirement. When should you retire? How much money do you need? In trying to answer these questions, you face a problem. Because of longevity trends, we are on average living longer. With longevity increasing, your wealth may have to provide you

Choppy waters, not full-on gale

Wait for the bad weather to pass and stay the course. Volatility fluctuates based on where we are in the economic cycle, but it is a normal feature of markets that investors should expect. When stock markets start correcting, daily injections of bad news may sound as though it will never end. This can spark

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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

Regular financial reviews may help you get more out of every stage of life

Balancing your long-term goals with enjoying your life now can be a difficult balancing act. Regular financial reviews could ensure you get more out of your life at every stage by helping you to strike a balance that suits your needs. It’s a common misconception that financial planning is simply about accumulating wealth. While managing