By Caroline Gaines, Principal Partner How to keep pensions on your school’s new year resolution list. By this time in January, most of us have either broken, dropped or conveniently forgotten about what they resolve to do in 2025. But for many [..]
Secondsight talks pensions at Corporate Advisers round table. Pension providers need to evolve their proposition if they are to successfully engage a diverse workforce and get them planning for the future. The industry needs to look beyond traditional pension [..]
The festive season is a time of joy, but for many employees, it’s also a time of financial pressure. With the cost of living crisis still squeezing household budgets, the added expense of Christmas can lead to stress, anxiety, and even financial hardship. As an [..]
Leaving a living legacy for their family could have several key benefits for your employees. Read our latest guide to discover some of those advantages, as well as the potential downsides. When developing a financial plan, leaving wealth behind for loved ones may [..]
Private school teachers face first pension increase for 10 years. Teachers at independent schools will be asked to pay higher contributions into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) for the first time since 2015. A consultation launched this month is [..]
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 [..]
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