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Global stock markets continued to be affected by Covid-19, but there was good news mixed among the negative. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the global economic recovery was ‘losing momentum’, markets rallied during the month based on the news that a vaccine was on the way. Pfizer was the first to announce a
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‘New year, new me,’ goes the common saying. The start of a new year is often seen as a time to reinvent yourself and make plans towards goals. With 2020 causing so many setbacks and challenges, you may be thinking about setting a new year’s resolution to start 2021 on track. While setting a new
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According to a survey published in the Independent, more than half of Brits took on DIY projects during lockdown. The research found that doing DIY had helped more than two-thirds of people to combat boredom, while another one in three said it meant they would have something to show for their time. Home improvements can
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The way people see retirement has changed over the years. It’s no longer the stereotypical comfortable slippers and a relaxed lifestyle. Indeed, for many, it’s very much a second life – the time to enjoy doing things they couldn’t because they were too busy working and raising a family. If you’re within a year of
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Brits planning for retirement are shunning a traditional ‘cliff-edge’ approach. Instead, as life expectancy increases, we’re more likely to view retirement as a transition. While it presents an opportunity to pay into a pension for longer, it comes with challenges too. Being prepared for retirement is crucial, whether you hope to transition into a new
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For many, retiring abroad is a dream. Enjoying your golden years in a sunnier country and experiencing a new culture certainly has an appeal. But with many retirement hotspots in Europe, Brexit could derail some plans and make moving to a new country far more difficult. Almost half are reconsidering retiring abroad due to Brexit
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