RISING COST OF LIVING CRISIS
3 TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR FINANCIAL WELLBEING The rising cost of living is one of the most pressing issues facing many families today. The price of food, energy, fuel and other necessities has risen significantly in recent months. This has made it difficult to make ends meet and has put a strain on many household […]
WEALTH VS HEALTH
MORE THAN HALF IGNORE MEDICAL ADVICE AND WORK DESPITE POOR HEALTH DUE TO FINANCIAL WORRIES When you are off work due to an illness or injury, worries about how you are going to pay your bills can make an already stressful situation worse. So much so that many people are finding themselves in the very […]
HOW TO COPE WITH THE RISING COST OF LIVING
NINE IN TEN ADULTS MAKE STARK SPENDING DECISIONS AS ANXIETY RUNS HIGH The pressure of spiralling living costs is a major concern among many UK households, with the vast majority looking to make significant lifestyle changes in response to price rises. According to new research, 95% of adults in the UK say they are worried […]
SCAMMERS ‘SOCIALLY ENGINEER’ VICTIMS
17% INCREASE IN SUSPICIOUS OR SCAM-RELATED ACTIVITY Any of us can fall victim to a scam. Scams are increasingly common and many people are caught out. They can be very distressing, and the impact is often emotional as well as financial. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, remember that you’re not alone Increasingly, […]
GENDER PENSION GAP WIDENS
WOMEN HAVE LOWER PENSION POT SIZES IN EVERY AGE BRACKET The staggering impact of the gender pension gap has been revealed in new research, which shows that women have lower pension pot sizes in every age bracket, with the situation significantly deteriorating as they approach retirement. Worryingly, women on average retire with less than half […]
DEALING WITH DIVORCE
REVOLUTION IN FAMILY LAW FINALLY REMOVES THE NEED FOR BLAME AS A BASIS FOR DIVORCE No one enters into marriage expecting it to end in divorce. However, for many couples, divorce is the sad reality. If you are facing divorce, it is important to know that you are not alone. Each year, thousands of people […]
MORE BRITONS INSURE THEIR HOMES THAN THEIR LIVES
ENSURE YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR WHEN YOU MIGHT NEED IT MOST There are a number of reasons why you might need life cover and critical illness cover. If you have dependents, then it is important to make sure that they will be financially secure if something happens to you. If you have a mortgage or […]
TAX IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
KEY FINANCIAL CHANGES THAT HAVE AFFECTED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE FROM APRIL Most taxpayers started to see their tax bills increase from April 2022. As we move into the new 2022/23 tax year, now is the time to review your tax affairs to ensure that you have taken advantage of all reliefs available and have considered […]
PASSING ON WEALTH TO THE NEXT GENERATION
30 MILLION PARENTS WANT TO LEAVE WEALTH IN THEIR WILL Millions of Britons say they want to plan to pass on wealth to their children and grandchildren in a Will – but fewer than half have written one, according to new research. Failing to plan to write a Will or complete estate planning could potentially […]
MILLIONS OF MIDLIFERS ARE PROPPING UP THEIR FAMILIES
IMPACT ON WORK, WEALTH AND WELLBEING PUTTING FURTHER PRESSURE ON AGE GROUP The financial decisions made by individuals as they reach retirement could have significant consequences on their finances and standards of living. Midlifers (people aged 40 to 60) are facing a challenging backdrop, with rising inflation and increasing energy bills putting further pressure on […]