Month: August 2020

We all know what bias is and it’s something you may consider when making decisions in your day-to-day life but it’s also something that can affect financial decisions and, therefore, your lifestyle goals. Over the next few months, we’re going to explain what financial bias is and how it could be having an impact without

Many countries around the world have eased lockdown measures allowing businesses to reopen and resume economic activity. Some positive signs are coming from economic data but there remains a significant level of uncertainty and measures could be reintroduced if the Covid-19 infection rate continues to rise again. UK In July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a

Every year older homeowners use Equity Release to help access millions of pounds to fund retirement. As property prices have risen significantly and time spent in retirement gets longer, it’s becoming an increasingly popular option. But is it one that’s right for you? You must weigh up the pros and cons before you proceed. The

A Power of Attorney is just as an important part of estate planning as writing a will. Yet, it’s something that many people overlook, potentially leading to challenges for their loved ones and placing themselves in a vulnerable position. Power of Attorney gives someone you trust the ability to make decisions on your behalf, if

Have you reviewed your pension lately? Even though we make regular contributions to pensions, it’s not often something we think about until retirement is approaching. However, keeping track of progress during our working lives is important too. Figures show that pension savers have been using their time in lockdown to get to grips with their