'No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow'
Posted by siteadmin on Thursday 4th of February 2021
As we entered the new year with further lockdowns and history making world events, the hope of spring hangs in the air, an enticing prospect, this year, more than ever. While we’re waiting for the green shoots of spring to emerge, why not use the time effectively by getting your finances in order before the end of the tax year?
The tax year ends on 5 April 2021, which is Easter Monday this year, so don’t wait until the last minute to double-check you’ve taken advantage of all the tax-efficient allowances available to yo...
Plan for what is difficult while it is easy.
Posted by siteadmin on Monday 18th of January 2021
We all know we need to save for retirement, don’t we? But we also know it’s not always that easy to find the spare cash required to do so, especially amid a global pandemic.
Research studies, though, typically show that many retirees wish they’d saved on a more consistent basis and managed to accumulate a larger nest egg. Mike is one of those people who entered retirement harbouring financial regrets.
Plan? What plan…?
Last January, after working for over 45 years, Mike decided it was finally time to retire. But he soon hit a snag;...
Are your kids worried about money?
Posted by siteadmin on Monday 4th of January 2021
Has the pandemic caused you to worry more than usual about your finances? Well, you’re not alone…
With 47% of respondents to a global survey stating they are less well-off now compared to before the pandemic and 24% worried about job security, it’s clear that the virus is continuing to wreak havoc on our financial – and mental health.
The kids are… not alright
And it’s not just adults who are feeling the pressure – our kids are picking up on it too. According to a monthly study of child...
Could you live on the Station Pension
Posted by centro on Tuesday 22nd of December 2020
Could you live on the State Pension?
Let’s be honest, on the morning of 21 October few of us were waiting with bated breath as the latest UK inflation stats were revealed. But, for millions of people, that moment was significant.
That’s because the September (Consumer Price Index) CPI inflation figure forms part of the government’s ‘triple lock’ formula used to determine the forthcoming rise in the level of State Pensions.
Triple lock
The triple-lock safeguard was introduced by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition in 2010 and ai...
