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20 March 2022 marks the United Nation’s (UN) International Day of Happiness. After two years of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, looking after your wellbeing has never been more important. The annual International Day of Happiness is a global celebration to promote the idea that happiness is a fundamental human goal and calls for

World Book Day is often associated with book fairs and children getting dressed up as their favourite literary characters. This year, on 3 March, World Book Day celebrates its 25th anniversary and, even as an adult, it’s a great opportunity to delve into children’s literature. Whether you have children or grandchildren to share a book

As you start to put winter behind you, you may be thinking of giving your home a spring clean or the projects you want to take on over the next few months. As you do, don’t forget to think about your finances. Regularly reviewing your finances and plans for the future can help keep you

Flexi-access drawdown can provide retirees with more freedom to create an income that suits their lifestyle. However, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) figures suggest that many retirees are taking unsustainable amounts from their pensions. It could mean they run out of money during retirement. The government introduced Pension Freedoms in 2015, which provide retirees with more

If you’ve yet to retire, you may give little thought to the State Pension. But the government is currently reviewing it, which could mean millions of people will need to wait longer than expected until they can claim it. The State Pension Age is now equalised for men and women and is currently 66, but