Half a million workers past pension age could be paying unnecessary tax A significant number of people working past the state pension age could be paying unnecessary tax on their state pension, according to new research[1]. This is because they failed to take up the option of deferring their state pension until they stopped work. … Continue reading “State pension”

Tailored to match your particular needs and aspirations One of the most important stages in life which everybody has to save for is retirement. We work hard to enjoy our current lifestyle but are we doing enough to ensure that we can continue to enjoy it in our retirement? Many of us live for today, … Continue reading “Making plans for your retirement”

Cover for you and your family finances It’s important to be able to keep your finances healthy as you recover from an illness or injury. Being unable to work can quickly turn your world upside down. No one likes to think that something bad will happen to them, but if you couldn’t work due to … Continue reading “Income protection insurance”

Guaranteed tax-free payment whenever you die Whole-of-life policies tend to offer the policyholder lifelong protection and are designed to give you a specified amount of cover for the whole of your life and pays out when you die.

Considering the practicalities of fulfilling your desired lifestyle If you are aiming to retire within the next five years, its time to get into the mindset of considering the practicalities of fulfilling your desired lifestyle and making plans.

Innovative products to be created for would-be home owners The Building Societies Association (BSA) have recently published a raft of recommendations as to how the mortgage industry can support the Bank of Mum and Dad in their endeavours to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder.

Meeting the cost of residential and nursing care in old age Long-term care insurance provides the financial support you need if you have to pay for care assistance for yourself or a loved one. It involves a variety of services designed to meet a person’s health or personal care needs during a short or long … Continue reading “Long-term care insurance”

The key changes you need to know You want to pay the minimum amount of tax legally possible. We want that for you, too. The 2019/20 tax year started on 6 April and in general taxpayers will have more money in their pocket after increases to allowances came into force, but there are a few … Continue reading “New tax year”

When it comes to your life insurance, you’ve got options If you want to continue to make sure your family are looked in the event of your premature death, then you should consider your life insurance options. Life is complicated and can be unpredictable, so it’s important that you assess which different types of life … Continue reading “Life insurance options”

Making decisions on your behalf during your lifetime A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. The people you appoint to manage your affairs are called the ‘attorneys’. An LPA is a completely separate legal … Continue reading “Lasting Power of Attorney”