If you feel as though your finances are under pressure as you support both children and elderly parents, you’re likely to be part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’. Research has found that many of those aged between 40 and 60 are struggling with financial responsibilities. Despite being caught in the middle of two types of dependents,
Investors are increasingly investing their money with sustainability concerns in mind, figures show. As October marks Good Money Week, we take a closer look at what ethical investing is and how the demand is growing. It’s predicted that the UK’s demand for ethical investment will grow by 173% by 2027, according to research from Triodos
More pensioners are choosing to forgo a guaranteed income that comes from an annuity, instead favouring making withdrawals directly from their pension using flexi-access drawdown. While providing more flexibility, the latest data suggests those using drawdown may face financial hardship later in life. Ensuring that your savings will support you throughout your later years is
Inheritance Tax has hit a record high and with property prices soaring, now is the time to think about how to minimise the bill your loved ones will be left with. Talking about what will happen to your wealth when you die isn’t a topic anyone wants to discuss. But it’s an important area to
Brits who are heading abroad for their retirement have revealed the hotspots that are tempting them; of course, there’s more to think about than just the destination of your new home. For some approaching retirement, leaving the UK behind for different climes is a dream. Whether it’s the weather, culture or the desire for a
Research has found 63% of workers approaching retirement are already planning on working longer than planned. So, do you know how long your pension would last if your retired today? Financial pressures mean that people are working for longer and often beyond the time they expected. With life expectancy rising, it’s important to assess how
Using your gifting allowance effectively could mean you’re able to leave your children or grandchildren a significant, tax-free gift behind in the form of a £1 million pension. Discover the steps you can take to reach this goal. With auto-enrolment now in full force, the topic of saving for retirement has never been more relevant
It’s easy to misplace important documents and the costs could mount up to a staggering £800. Keeping paperwork organised and in order is a step we should all be taking. Misplacing paperwork is an easy mistake to make. But did you know that a lack of organisation when it comes to your household documents could
The Bank of England (BoE) has increased interest rates above 0.5% for the first time since 2009. Today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to push up the base rate by 0.25% to 0.75%. That’s not a massive increase; savers aren’t going to suddenly start seeing real returns on most of their bank or
Children are not cheap. Whether your family is already growing, or if you are thinking of starting one soon, you have probably considered some of the obvious costs, such as private school and eventually, university. But what about those things that might not be so apparent? Research from American Express demonstrates one of these expenses;