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With university fees, rising house prices and other financial pressures, young adults can struggle to achieve financial security and tick off milestones. If you’ve got children or grandchildren, you may be considering starting a nest egg to help them along the way. It’s a decision that could make their transition into adulthood smoother. Whether you’re

From a young age, we’re told to save for a rainy day. Hopefully, it’s a message that’s instilled some good money habits into adulthood, setting you on the right path for future goals, be it retiring early, buying a property or travelling. But, while we’re told to save, rarely do we talk about the importance

When you’re planning your financial future, you’ve probably considered how much you need and how much you can afford to put away. But when you’re planning your retirement, have you factored in longevity? At a time when retirees can access their retirement savings far more flexibly and in a way that suits them, longevity risk

The Brexit debate is still raging and while plenty of people are making predictions about what will happen, uncertainty seems to be the only continuous theme. If you’re looking to buy a home or move this year, what does it mean for you? The official date when Britain is set to leave the European Union

During your working years, you may have actively planned for the unexpected. Perhaps you set aside some of your income each month to cover emergencies or took out a protection product to act as a safety net. However, some find as they enter retirement these good habits fall to the wayside, but it’s still important

One of the key decisions you need to make when investing is how much investment risk you want to take. Weighing up the level of risk you’re willing to be exposed to can be challenging. It’s often one that’s ruled by emotions and your personal attitude to risk. While these factors should play a role,

The retirement milestone should be one that’s celebrated. But all too often it’s one that’s affected by doubt and uncertainty too. Giving up your working life is a big decision and one that’s in your hands. However, knowing when you’re ready to retire and in the financial position to do so can be challenging. As

Retiring is a milestone many of us look forward to as it draws near. The prospect of leaving the world of work behind and having more free time to dedicate to the things you enjoy is certainly appealing. But research suggests that many of those approaching retirement don’t know when they can expect to receive