Financial jargon

7 out of 10 adults are puzzled by financial matters lingo

Being informed about financial matters is essential to making sound decisions and staying in control of your money. Unfortunately, many people feel confused by the jargon used in financial discussions and services.

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Goals don’t just happen, you have to plan for them

How professional financial advice benefits both you and your family

When it comes to managing your finances, the wealth of resources now available can make it easy to try and go it alone. However, obtaining the right advice from a qualified professional financial adviser will ensure you are able to plan ahead by including expectations for items such as inflation, market declines and your protection requirements, so you can stay on track.

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Rising prices can wipe
years off retirement pots

How to protect your pension income against inflationary pressures

For anyone feeling the effects of rising inflation rates, it’s important to ensure that your retirement fund isn’t significantly impacted. While this can be challenging in such an uncertain economic climate, there are measures you can take to ensure that your savings don’t suffer.

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Giving retirement a second thought?

Over a third of OVER-55s think they will work beyond their state pension age

We are witnessing a surge in the number of people giving retirement a second thought due to inflation rates and the cost of living crisis. Not only are more individuals looking to work beyond their State Pension age, but some are returning to employment after retiring due to increasing financial pressures.

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Wealth succession

Making the right preparation for future generations

Financial planning can be a daunting and uncomfortable conversation for many, but thankfully attitudes towards talking about money are changing. Wealth succession should be an integral part of your financial plan as early as possible – because the right preparation now can have positive long-term impacts on future generations.

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Show me the money

Britons not researching their investments because it’s ‘time consuming’ and ‘complicated’

A new survey conducted by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals that 44% of UK adults who hold investments of between £100 and £50,000 wish they had spent more time researching their investment before making a decision[1]. However, this task is commonly neglected due to its perceived complexity – it ranked much lower than other tasks like choosing a holiday, buying a house and checking social media.

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Critical illness cover, your questions answered

Protecting against the financial impact that a serious illness can cause

People are increasingly becoming more concerned about the possibility of being affected by a critical illness such as cancer, stroke or heart attack, according to new research findings[1]. This is reflected in the fact that searches for ‘critical illness insurance’ have skyrocketed, with, on average, 6,800 people searching for ‘critical illness cover’ every month, mostly asked on Google.

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Time to retire?

Planning your finances to be sustainable for the long term is key

There are signs and targets that can signal that you are prepared to retire, but it can be difficult to figure out when you are truly ready to retire. We may think of retirement as being centred around a particular age or monetary amount. When we get to ‘X’ years old or have ‘Y’ amount of money, we can move on to our ‘golden years’.

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Financial security and freedom

Rising prices add almost 20% to ‘minimum’ cost of retirement

Despite the slow economic recovery, many retirees trying to maintain a basic standard of living have seen the cost of their lifestyle increase by nearly 20% over the past year, according to a new report[1].

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Thinking about divorcing?

Protecting your assets and preparing you for going forward on your own

Divorce involves many loose ends, both emotional and financial. It can generate high levels of uncertainty and financial stress, as it impacts on all areas of your life, from living arrangements to assets and pensions. That’s why financial planning through a divorce is essential to help protect your assets and prepare you for going forward on your own.

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Cost of living crisis

Almost one in three over-55s’ mortgage repayment plans derailed

The cost of living crisis is a concerning and long-term problem for those trying to pay off their mortgage, especially over-55s who are already having difficulty saving enough for retirement.

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Financial bliss!

Money and finances are often a common source of disagreement and stress

When you get married, or cohabit, you are not just blending your hearts and lives together, you are also combining your finances. So it is important that you take the time to discuss and plan how you will manage your combined resources in order to ensure financial security for both of you.

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Cost averaging your investments

Reducing the risk of investing in volatile markets

Cost averaging, or pound cost averaging, is an investment approach that involves dividing up the total amount to be invested into equal amounts and investing these at regular intervals over a period of time.

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Retirement planning for every life stage

Alleviate any fear and uncertainty you might have about your financial future

No matter what stage of life you’re in, it’s never too early or late to start planning for your retirement. By taking a personalised approach, you can develop a retirement plan that will work for you throughout your life.

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Overwhelmed by your pension?

Almost half of UK consumers find pensions information daunting

In an era where the cost of living is threatening to undermine consumer confidence, it’s no surprise that almost half of UK consumers find pensions information overwhelming. It can be difficult for individuals to make informed decisions about their retirement planning when faced with such a daunting task.

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