Is opting out of a workplace pension a false economy?

Is opting out of a workplace pension a false economy?

Rachel is a 35-year-old charity administrator. When she started her current job nearly six years ago, she was automatically enrolled into her workplace pension. Auto-enrolment for workplace pensions was introduced in the UK to encourage more people to save for...
How might rising interest rates affect your mortgage?

How might rising interest rates affect your mortgage?

The Bank of England has raised interest rates which means bigger mortgage bills for some homeowners. Since December 2021 the Bank of England raised interest rates from 0.1% to 1.25% to combat soaring inflation. This move will have a knock-on effect as mortgage lenders...
A difficult patch for the global economy

A difficult patch for the global economy

Financial markets were unsettled in May as the effects of the war in Ukraine along with concerns over inflation and growth dominated investor sentiment. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned global finance leaders to expect multiple inflationary shocks in...
The value of financial advice

The value of financial advice

Financial advice isn’t just for the super-rich with complex tax situations and offshore bank accounts. It can be invaluable for anyone with financial goals. Whether you’re saving for your future, buying your first home, remortgaging or want to protect your home...
Why Cohabiting Couples Should Make a Will

Why Cohabiting Couples Should Make a Will

When Tom and Pete bought their first property together, life couldn’t have been better. They both had good jobs pulling in decent salaries and were excited about spending the rest of their lives together. They chatted about making a will a few times, but somehow life...

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