Welcome to our November/December edition of Smart Money. Smart Money is our client newsletter that is published every other month and covers various financial topics. In this edition, we look at how pension consolidation works. Understanding pensions can be [..]
Last month hosted World Menopause Day, a campaign aimed at breaking the stigma around menopause discussions while highlighting the support available. Reports suggest that menopause symptoms can cost women up to around £126,000 in lost retirement savings and yet [..]
Why the end of consulting on The Teachers’ Pension scheme is just the beginning. Picture the scene. You’ve taken your teachers through the consultation on the future of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) at your independent school and have put in place a defined [..]
Guide to financial advice during divorce. Divorce can be a confusing experience for your employees, especially when it comes to managing their finances. However, understanding their options could help your employees to make the process easier. While financial [..]
On Wednesday 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget 2024. We have created a summary of what we believe are the main points and announcements from the Chancellor’s Budget. Download your copy below to read the full summary. Here are [..]
Retirement on their terms is likely to be one of the key elements of your employees' financial planning. Read our latest guide to discover how your employees could generate an income later in life. Many people see retirement as the start of their “second [..]
Employers urged to help their people track down lost pensions as latest report reveals unclaimed total rises to £31 billion. There are now an estimated 3.3 million lost pots, containing £31.1 billion worth of assets, according to the latest report on lost [..]
Read our October version of Market Briefing - The Magnificent Seven - Will their growth continue? Labour honeymoon over Some might say that after winning a historic landslide, Keir Starmer and his Labour government would get at least 100 days’ worth of [..]
It’s estimated that around £31.1 billion currently languishes in “lost” pensions. If your employees have a retirement fund that they’ve forgotten about, or a scheme provider whose details they’ve mislaid, a portion of that money might be theirs. 27th [..]
In today's fast-paced and often stressful work environment, supporting employee mental health has become a priority for a lot of businesses. While many employers are already taking steps to provide resources and create a healthier and happier workplace culture, [..]
Buying a first home is a major milestone for your employees and a significant accomplishment. However, saving for the important property deposit can be challenging, especially when balancing a high cost of living while trying to set aside money each month. Of [..]
At Secondsight, we are passionate about providing the best possible services to our clients. We believe that achieving a good client experience starts with our employees and this is reflected in our recent IIP Platinum award. Providing a positive working [..]
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