5 important things to check this Pension Awareness Day
If you’re guilty of ignoring your pension, a review ahead of Pension Awareness Day on 15 September can help make sure you’re on track for the retirement you want. Here…
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7 tasty vegetables perfect for budding gardeners to grow
This year marks 20 years since the start of National Allotment Week. The campaign began in 2002 to raise awareness of allotments and the role they play in helping people…
Business owners, is poor financial wellbeing among your employees affecting operations?
Research suggests that many employees feel like they’re not receiving enough support to improve their financial wellbeing. It could affect business operations, and cost you money too. Financial wellbeing isn’t…
5 compelling reasons why you should share a financial planner with your family
Money and financial decisions are often seen as a personal matter. However, making your family part of the financial planning process and discussing your goals with them can be valuable.…
44% of investors wished they’d done more research and it could mean investments aren’t right for them
A worrying survey indicates that many investors don’t fully research their options, and later wish they’d spent more time doing so. While it can be tempting to make quick or…
Should you voluntarily pay National Insurance contributions to boost your State Pension?
The State Pension is often an important part of your retirement income, so should you top up your National Insurance contributions (NICs) to increase it? Even if you have other…
Modern retirees are increasing their spending in later years, and it could affect your financial security
A trend among modern retirees to increase their spending as they get older could mean that some run out of money during their lifetime. The new research is an important…
The most beautiful train journeys you can take across Europe
Travelling doesn’t have to just get you from A to B. These stunning train journeys can evoke the feel of a bygone era of luxury train travel through scenic Europe.…
National Trust locations offering fantastic activities during the summer holidays
With the summer holidays drawing closer, you might be searching for exciting activities to keep your children or grandchildren entertained while they’re off school. National Trust properties across the country…
The minimum pension contribution may not be enough. Here are 3 reasons to increase your contributions
Pension auto-enrolment means that if you’re employed you’ve likely been automatically enrolled into a pension and contributions are deducted from your pay. However, the minimum contributions may not be enough…
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