New social phenomenon – the ‘sandwich generation’
In recent years, a growing realisation has formed that we’re in the middle of a new social phenomenon – the ‘sandwich generation’. The term ‘sandwich generation’ is often used to refer to those who care for both sick, disabled or older relatives and dependent...
Millennials get real with the numbers
Making sacrifices for home ownership over retirement Millennials are chasing the home ownership dream at the potential cost of a lower income in retirement, new research[1] shows. Over a third (35%) of millennials say they prioritise saving for a deposit on a home...
Childcare Options for Working Mums
Please note: this article is for information only and is not an expression on any one persons opinion. Research was carried out however this doesn’t cover every area of the country. For further information please refer to...
The time is now
A million more women in their 20s could be saving adequately for retirement if they were able to access emergency cash from their pension, according to new research[1]. The latest Women & Retirement report highlights that the current lack of flexibility in...
Brexit – what next?
At the time of writing this article, the UK Government is still in negotiations with the European Union over the terms of its planned withdrawal on 29 March 2019. As we’ve been constantly hearing over the past few years in the media, Brexit uncertainty is affecting...
Keeping it in the family
Careful planning can reduce or even eliminate the Inheritance Tax payable. Intergenerational planning helps you put financial measures in place to benefit your children later in life, and possibly even your future grandchildren, so it’s important to start planning...
Think pensions are only for ‘older’ people?
Make the most of the early years and maximise from the power of compounding Retirement might seem a long way off, so it’s easy to understand why saving for retirement isn’t a priority in your 20s – a decade when advancing your career, not planning for the end of it,...
Boosting women’s pension savings
A million more women in their 20s could be saving adequately for retirement if they were able to access emergency cash from their pension, according to a new report[1]. The latest Women & Retirement report highlights that the current lack of flexibility in...