A look at how you might earn an income from your savings and the funds that offer a potentially stronger return. Up until a few years ago, many people – especially those approaching retirement – assumed that they’d be able to use their savings to supplement their income. Yet with interest rates having fallen to ... Read More
We take a look at some of the key ways you could improve your financial situation. There are times when it can really pay off to pause, reflect on the health of your personal finances, and consider making changes that could improve your wealth. Things in both your own life, and the wider world, can ... Read More
Pension freedoms for the taxman Thousands of over 55s might have experienced a huge tax shock over the past year – and it’s important other people don’t similarly trip up. Figures from the Financial Conduct Authority, for the first tax year since the pension freedoms were introduced, revealed that almost £900 million of money withdrawn ... Read More
By making plans for your legacy ahead of time, you can make sure your family don’t face an unwanted burden. Estate planning: it’s complicated, it’s time-consuming and it’s becoming increasingly expensive. Although, understandably, you don’t want to spend time contemplating your own death, if you don’t make plans your family could face some major headaches ... Read More