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The Lemonade Principle: making good use of your lockdown time

The Lemonade Principle: making good use of your lockdown time

The Lemonade Principle: making good use of your lockdown time

‘Grandma, what did you do in the coronavirus lockdown?’ ‘That’s when I started the family business.’ Yes, we have to stay at home – but that’s no reason to be bitter. Sweeten your lockdown experience by taking some decisive financial action at last.
Income protection: the ultimate safety net

Income protection: the ultimate safety net

Income protection: the ultimate safety net

In 20 years of working as a scaffolder, Darren never had an accident at work. And then he did. But despite severe injuries, he was able to get back on his feet – thanks to the insurance he’d taken out just three months before.
How to manage your pension during stock market slumps

How to manage your pension during stock market slumps

How to manage your pension during stock market slumps

The COVID-19 crisis has hit stock markets hard in recent weeks. This can be a serious issue for anyone relying on a pension pot, either near-retirement or post-retirement. What can you do to cushion the impact of a market crash?
How to see a financial adviser while in lockdown

How to see a financial adviser while in lockdown

How to see a financial adviser while in lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak means that mingling and meeting new people may be out – at least for a while. But the advice to self-isolate is no barrier to finding financial advice – as most IFAs and mortgage brokers are happy to help you remotely.
What pension income will my £100,000 pot buy me?

What pension income will my £100,000 pot buy me?

What pension income will my £100,000 pot buy me?

If you have a £100,000 pension pot, your retirement income will probably be around £5,000-£8,000 per year. However, it could be more or less than that, depending on various circumstances include how and when you choose to access your pension. Here’s how to estimate your retirement income.
‘Shot twice in the head – but my adviser still found me life and critical illness insurance.’

‘Shot twice in the head – but my adviser still found me life and critical illness insurance.’

‘Shot twice in the head – but my adviser still found me life and critical illness insurance.’

After severe battlefield injuries left him with complications, former paratrooper Damien struggled to find affordable life insurance back home. Then he thought to seek advice from a protection specialist.
10 ways that taxes might rise in Budget 2020

10 ways that taxes might rise in Budget 2020

10 ways that taxes might rise in Budget 2020

We’ve grown used to thinking of Conservative governments as being all about tax cuts. But a leading economic think tank has warned that tax rises are now necessary to deliver on spending plans. We offer some predictions based on the options available to the new Chancellor.
Pension transfers get the red light – but equity release speeds ahead

Pension transfers get the red light – but equity release speeds ahead

Pension transfers get the red light – but equity release speeds ahead

The number of advisers willing to transfer final salary pensions is falling, due to the perceived risks. Meanwhile, the popularity of equity release is snowballing. But are Brits aware of the risks involved there too?
Could higher-rate pension tax relief be scrapped in the 2020 budget?

Could higher-rate pension tax relief be scrapped in the 2020 budget?

Could higher-rate pension tax relief be scrapped in the 2020 budget?

Rumours have resurfaced that pension tax relief may be about to change. The former Chancellor Sajid Javid was said to be looking at a flat rate for all – but what would this mean for pension savers, and how likely is it? 
How financial advice can make you lucky in love

How financial advice can make you lucky in love

How financial advice can make you lucky in love

Does the secret of true love come down to your attitude to money? This Valentine’s Day we’re looking at the role of financial compatibility… and whether your IFA could be Cupid in disguise.
7 ways that sex shapes your attitude to money

7 ways that sex shapes your attitude to money

7 ways that sex shapes your attitude to money

Is there a gulf between men and women in how they manage their finances? Our research suggests there might be. See if you can escape your gender stereotype. Is a pound in a purse the same as one in a wallet?
Managing your money in Brexit Britain

Managing your money in Brexit Britain

Managing your money in Brexit Britain

The UK is out of the European Union. What, if anything, does this mean for you and your finances? We look ahead to post-Brexit Britain and the implications for both your money and your lifestyle.
Remember your pension in your self-assessment!

Remember your pension in your self-assessment!

Remember your pension in your self-assessment!

If you’re a higher-rate taxpayer with a workplace or personal pension, then submitting a tax-return (and doing it properly) is a must. Otherwise you’ll miss out on valuable benefits, and might also face hefty tax penalties.