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Don’t let coronavirus derail your financial future The COVID-19 pandemic has touched virtually every aspect of our lives, not least of...

Women now earn the most in one-in-four households The proportion of female breadwinners is steadily rising but the trend could be knocked...

Make sure you’re ready should the unexpected happen Mental health conditions might not be as easy to pin down as physical health...

If you want to read more books, you’re not alone. An American survey found that more than a third of adults report a desire to read more...

Giving up on cash altogether, disillusioned by today’s dismal savings rates The number of people in their 20s and early 30s choosing to...

Annual and lifetime limits Saving into a pension is one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for your retirement. Not only do pensions...

Giving grandchildren financial security is an important goal for many If you are a grandparent, it’s natural to want to help out the...

Increase in victims of financial scams related to COVID-19 As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there has sadly been an...

The government has confirmed that the minimum age for drawing a personal pension is to rise to 57 in 2028. Savers who pay into a personal...

In September, two women who represented the interests of Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) lost a crucial court of appeal...

In December 2019, the Conservatives won an 80 seat majority in the General Election and three months later, new Chancellor Rishi Sunak...

The Covid crash has threatened the prosperity of millions across the country. While government support measures have gone some way to...

After quarantine measures were imposed during August for returnees from several European countries including France and Spain, many will...

At first glance, recent figures from the housing markets appear wholly positive. During July, Nationwide reported a 1.7% leap in prices....

The effects of the so-called ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’ have dominated the recent property news. According to Rightmove, recent weeks have seen...

There wasn’t just one lockdown – each person had their own unique experience over the three and a half months that were unlike any...

At the moment, only those who are married or who are registered civil partners are exempt from paying inheritance tax (IHT) on money or...

While the economic consequences of lockdown saw many households struggle, others have been able to save far more than usual. Data...

The question of who should pay for social care is a pressing one; successive governments have grappled with the issue and none have found...

The use of cash was already dwindling in recent years, with cards being the preferred method of payment (especially contactless). Since...