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A study has found that over-50s are taking more investment risk and embracing high-risk investments. In some cases, this may fit into their plans, but taking too much risk could place their retirement plans in jeopardy. According to Schroders research, 28% of investors aged between 51 and 70 plan to allocate more of their money

Have you thought about investing but are worried you don’t know enough to start? Research suggests that if you do, you’re not alone, but getting to grips with the basics doesn’t have to be challenging. According to a Royal Mint survey, more than half of UK adults want to get into investing. It’s a step

When thinking about how parents will split their assets between children, it’s often assumed wealth will be evenly distributed. However, a survey suggests that, for a variety of reasons, a significant proportion of inheritances may not be. According to a report in Money Age, just 55% of UK adults plan to split their wealth equally

A million-pound pension can provide you with financial freedom in retirement, but it may not deliver the millionaire lifestyle you think. Having access to a £1 million can conjure images of an extravagant lifestyle, from chartering yachts to hitting designer shops. While having a £1 million pension can mean you can indulge in things you

As 2021 drew to a close, the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences continued to affect economies. The first case of the Omicron variant was reported in South Africa at the end of November 2021. It quickly spread and some counties began to reintroduce restrictions and offer booster vaccine shots. As before, the measures taken to

2021 saw a new space race unfold as billionaires strived to be the first to launch. With exciting innovations happening in the space industry and the possibility of commercial flights in the future, now is the perfect time to look up at the stars and gaze in wonder. The night sky can look beautiful on

When you think about writing or updating your will, who you want to benefit from your estate is often the first consideration. However, just as important is how you want to split up the assets you have. There are several options to think about. A will is the only way to make sure your assets

2022 may only have just started, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about the end of the tax year. Planning now can help you make the most of allowances and reduce how much tax you pay. The 2021/22 tax year will end on 5 April 2022. This date is when many tax-efficient

The pension Lifetime Allowance limits how much you can have in pension benefits tax-efficiently. While you may think exceeding the allowance is a long way off, you could be closer to the threshold than you think. If you haven’t considered how close you are, you could be liable for much more tax than expected. What

If you’ll be retiring this year, you may be looking forward to more free time to focus on what you enjoy. As you start making plans, you need to set out your expectations and how you’ll create an income. To do that, a bit of planning is required, and these eight steps are a great