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4 strategies for better budgeting
We all know that budgeting is important. It can help us make the most of our money and identify where savings can be made. A budget can help you meet goals, whether they’re just a [...]
Financial planning week: 10 steps to take before New Year
This month marked financial planning week, which aims to showcase the benefits of financial planning, from the financial gains to improved wellbeing. To celebrate this, we’ve got a checklist of steps you should take before [...]
10 ways to free up money so you can save more
Lockdown has turned us into a nation of savers. People in the UK usually save around £4 billion a month, but New Model Adviser reports that, during the spring, this figure rose to an impressive [...]
5 steps the self-employed should take to prepare for retirement
More people are becoming self-employed and it’s a step that’s been linked to improved wellbeing. But it can mean your financial security falls, particularly when looking ahead to retirement. For self-employed workers, it’s important to [...]
Should you take a tax-free lump sum from your pension?
Your 55th birthday, rising to 57 in 2028, often marks being able to access your pension for the first time. The opportunity to take a 25% lump sum tax-free is certainly attractive and can be [...]
Pension age rises to 57: What does it mean?
From 2028, you won’t be able to access your Personal Pension until the age of 57. The government’s decision could affect your retirement plans and it’s important to review what it means for your future. [...]
