How are you saving toward retirement?
If, like most people, you are relying on your State Pension and Workplace Pension, you might need to rethink your plan.
For many of us, the combination of workplace and State Pensions simply will … Read the rest
Throughout the UK, the number of people buying their first home rose again in 2017 for the sixth consecutive year, according to figures from Halifax.
That’s great news, we’ve been championing first-time buyers for years. What makes it especially … Read the rest
Since 2015, net investment in Buy to Let properties has dropped by £30 billion, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA ). With Buy to Let investors spending just £5 billion in 2017, the effects of new policies have … Read the rest
17.6% of mortgage holders could be at risk of losing their home if they don’t pay attention to how they will repay the outstanding debt.
Why?
Because they have interest-only mortgages which will soon reach the end of their terms, … Read the rest
By the age of 50, women have only half as much in pension savings as men, according to research from Aegon.
Paying women less than men for doing the same job has been illegal for almost 50 years, so … Read the rest
Almost all of us will know how much our mortgage costs us each month, but more than four out of 10 people don’t know whether their interest rate is competitive or not (Source: Ipsos MORI)
If you’re one of them, … Read the rest
Losing something is never a pleasant experience.
Well, maybe with the exception of those post-Christmas pounds, or losing yourself in a good book. But what about losing money? It’s a hard thing to swallow when it’s yours, but what about … Read the rest
As another year rolls to an end, many people will find themselves looking forward to what 2018 may bring.
For some, it may be taking up a new hobby, for others, kicking a bad habit. For everyone, however, 2018 will … Read the rest
Ever get the feeling that you’ve forgotten something, though you’re not sure what?
There’s a chance that it could be a pension pot, as government data shows that there is currently more than £400 million in unclaimed pension funds.
Naturally, … Read the rest
For hard-pressed home buyers in London and the South East, Shared Ownership might represent the best way of getting onto the housing ladder.
However, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions about this option.
To help you to better understand … Read the rest