August was, in many ways, a repeat of July. It was defined by the same AI-valuation nerves, the same fragile Iran ceasefire, and the same central banks trying to hold the line on rates while inflation refused to fully cooperate. The month began with hope that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was …
Many women reach retirement with less pension income than they expected – often because of time spent caring, raising families or working part-time. This may affect you, your partner, or the younger women in your family. The good news is that a few simple checks can make a real difference for you or the women …
Your home may be one of your biggest assets, but how does it fit into your wider retirement plan? From standard mortgages to retirement interest-only mortgages and lifetime mortgages (equity release), there are more options than many people realise. Estimated read time: 4 minutes If you are in your 50s, 60s, 70s or beyond, you …
As schools reopen and summer holidays come to an end, September can be a natural time to think about the younger people in your family. If you spent time with children or grandchildren this summer, you may be wondering how best to support their future. Here are five ways to help them financially, without putting …
