Calculating the value of financial advice Quantifying the value of financial advice has always been a challenge because people who receive financial advice have different characteristics to those who do not.But what if it was now possible to quantify the value of financial advice and isolate...
Pension freedoms - Retirees now have a whole host of new options The pension freedoms, introduced on 6 April 2015, have given retirees a whole host of new options. There is no longer a compulsory requirement to purchase an annuity (a guaranteed income for life) when...
London Financial Services - Pensions and Wealth Planning Every journey starts with a destinationLooking at the bigger picture for your wealth and securityEvery plan starts with a goal, just like every journey starts with a destination. Planning your financial future is not only important for your...
A Comfortable Retirement 5 Year PlanRetiring is a huge life event. And the very concept of retirement is changing with phased retirement becoming more common. The way we access our pension is now a lot more flexible, and it’s no secret that in the UK...
Retirement Planning and Pensions It is news to some, but not all, that outside of their home, their greatest investment is the cumulative value of their pensions. There always seems to be much in the financial media about retirement planning – it’s increasingly unlikely that the...
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...
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...
Taking the time to plan and prepare is important in ensuring that you have a comfortable life when you retire. Starting early is key to making sure that you are well prepared for your retirement.Here are 5 ways to make the most out of your...