Your employee's home may be one of the largest assets they have. With property wealth often inaccessible, they may consider using equity release to unlock some of the money in their home. It could be a valuable way to boost finances in later years. A survey [..]
The past few years has brought a lot of financial uncertainty for many UK households, and it doesn’t look like it’s set to ease with the current cost of living crisis. The ‘Under Pressure’ report by Money Advice Trust showed how this difficult economic [..]
It’s that time of year again – the festive season. A time for family, friends and festivities. But all these get togethers, presents and celebrations can come with a price. And, with so much pressure put on the purse strings in the run up to Christmas, it can [..]
When employees are suffering with their physical health, be it a cough or cold, or something more physically obvious such as a bad back, it’s generally easier to see the signs. However, if your employees are struggling with their mental health it can sometimes be [..]
We hosted an Financial Fitness Fridays Autumn special! If you or your employees missed the event you can now watch the recording here. Get ready to break a sweat – both mentally and physically as we unravel the Autumn Statement, navigate the current [..]
With Christmas just around the corner, retailers have already kicked off their promotions for gifts, products and events. And it’s no surprise that people are eagerly ramping up their spending and making plans. With just two more pay days remaining until the [..]
When your employees start to access their pension, how will they take an income? One of their options may be to withdraw a flexible income that suits their needs through a flexi-access drawdown. A flexible income puts them in control and means they can adjust how [..]
Digital transactions are becoming the norm in so many areas of life. From buying a bus ticket to paying for your meal using a restaurant’s app, there are now very few places where you might need to carry cash to pay for something. Following such a rapid [..]
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating a huge milestone – its 100th anniversary. On 16 October 1923, brothers Walt and Roy Disney set up Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio to produce films. From humble beginnings, the company has gone on to become one of the most [..]
Ensuring your family is financially secure for the long term is a common goal. If it’s one of your priorities, intergenerational wealth planning could help you create a plan that suits you and your loved ones. Intergenerational planning can be complex. [..]
On 19 September 2023, the Pensions Extension of Automatic Enrolment Bill – having passed through the House of Lords – received Royal Assent. The catchily named bill, which will lower the minimum age of enrolment and effectively remove the lower earnings [..]
Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok can be a place of connection, learning, and fun. By enabling people to access videos, images and information on virtually any subject imaginable, there is no doubt that these apps can be enriching. Despite these [..]
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