Average life expectancy has generally been increasing, and for the ‘sandwich’ generation, saving for their retirement is clearly a big concern – and with plans to contribute financially to support their children and parents, it’s perhaps no wonder.In a survey from the Association of Investment...
London Mortage Company JUFS Offers Advice That again has been overtaken by the diminishing appetite of our advisors for shouting at mortgage lenders - best get it right first time, or indeed the lenders ability to understand English! However all these are but nought in comparison...
Taking control over where your money is invested tax-efficiently A new tax year is nearly upon us – and that means, for all diligent savers and investors, you should make sure that you take full advantage of your current Individual Savings Account (ISA) tax-efficient allowance.An ISA...
Lack of pension knowledge among UK adultsThe UK’s middle-aged workers could be sleepwalking into retirement poverty. Four in ten people aged between 40 and 65 cannot accurately estimate their total pension savings for retirement.Just over a third of 60 to 65-year-olds who took part in...
We’ve provided seven pension tips for you to consider to keep your retirement plans on track at the start of the New Year. Consider consolidating your pension pots– whilst it might be hard to keep track of pensions with job changes, the Government offers a free...
What power those who want to change the status quo? Homeowners, businesses, Banks and all lenders, big building firms, politicians have huge (combined) vested interest in a solid housing market, with little occasional volatility (creating buying opportunities) and increasing prices. First time buyers, the disgruntled and political revolutionaries want...
Getting your affairs in order and planning what you want to pass on to loved onesWriting a Will may seem daunting – and with everything else we should be thinking about, it becomes just another chore on the to-do list. It’s especially important for cohabitating...
Be prepared if life throws something unexpected your way Cancer treatment can cause many to have to work reduced hours or stop working altogether. Sufferers should be able to make getting better their main priority without worrying about job security and financial stability. At a time...
If you can't beat them - join them - First time Buyers to drive the marketThe earlier during an economic cycle you get on the ladder the better for two main reasons: Firstly – you’ll enjoy more house price growth time before a downturn. Secondly – predicting downturns is...
We’ve now entered a new age of retirement planning with the introduction of pension freedoms. But Britain has an ageing population, highlighted by the fact that the number of telegrams sent by the British Monarch to 100-year-olds has risen from 24 in 1917 to nearly...