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83% of parents are saving for their children in cash, but it might not be a good idea

Published: September 6, 2021 by Jennifer Armstrong

The Independent reports that 76% of parents and guardians in the UK are saving money for their children under the age of 18. Helping your child step into adult life with some savings could prove vital for their mental wellbeing … Continue reading

When can you access your pension? It might be further away than you think

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

The age you can access defined contribution (DC) pensions is rising. Research suggests that many people are unaware of this, but it could affect your retirement plans. At the moment, you can access money saved into a DC pension scheme … Continue reading

Has Covid-19 affected your pension? Here’s how to weigh up the impact and rebuild it

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Lockdowns and restrictions have affected the financial security of millions of people. While the short-term impact has been the focus, it could have a long-term effect on your financial security too if it affected your pension savings. Over the last … Continue reading

Investment market update: July 2021

Published: August 4, 2021 by Jennifer Armstrong

The pandemic recovery continues to pick up pace in economies around the world. However, there are still reasons to be cautious and signs suggest the pace of growth is beginning to slow in some regions. According to the OECD (Organisation … Continue reading

5 signs you could benefit from income protection

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

September will mark the first Income Protection Awareness Week. Income protection can provide financial security when you need it most, but it’s often something that’s overlooked. If you recognise these five scenarios, it may be worth looking at how income … Continue reading