Posts By: DG Financial

NAVIGATING MARKET UNCERTAINTY

How to build long-term wealth with a tailored strategy.

Market volatility is an unavoidable aspect of investing. Geopolitical events, such as the invasion of Ukraine, trade wars, inflationary pressures and alterations in interest rates, are among the numerous factors that lead to market fluctuations, sometimes significantly. When markets change, especially during rapid declines, it can be challenging not to react. Nevertheless, history shows that you are more likely to reach your long-term investment goals if you have a strategy and stick to it across all market conditions.

Financial security remains a concern for retirees in the UK

Only 48% of mid-retirees are confident their private pension will last a lifetime.

A new report has revealed troubling insights into the financial confidence of retirees in the UK. Alarmingly, just under half (48%) of mid-retirees feel assured that their private pensions will sustain them throughout their lives. This leaves the remaining half grappling with uncertainty, despite decades of planning and saving. The report paints a disheartening picture of financial security in retirement.

Planning a wealthy retirement

Secure your future with smart financial choices

Whether you’re employed, a partner or self-employed, you can contribute to a pension. Employers are legally required to provide workers with access to a pension scheme, while anyone self-employed or unemployed, who cannot invest in an occupational plan, can pay into a personal pension, such as a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) or a stakeholder policy.

Are annuities included in your retirement income plans?

Ensuring financial stability in your golden years

An annuity converts pension savings into a regular income, providing financial stability in retirement. Annuities deliver guaranteed income, ensuring that retirees do not outlive their savings. Unlike drawdown pensions, which depend on market performance, annuities offer peace of mind through predictable payments.