4th Aug 2020
The State Pension has changed beyond recognition in recent years. If you’re 55 or over, it’s important to get to grips with the changes, so you can take advantage of any benefits – and are not caught out by any nasty surprises. The flat rate State Pension Transition arrangements for the new State Pension…
2nd Aug 2020
Gym membership is a big expense and in this day and age, we all need to be cutting back where we can. If you’re finding that you don’t work out as often as you intend to and you’re paying over the odds for your membership, now’s the time to do something about it. Here are…
26th Jun 2020
Travel insurance for over 65s is hard enough to get and if you suffer from pre-existing medical conditions it can be almost impossible. However, we’ve found out how to get pensioners travel insurance even with pre-existing medical conditions.
8th Feb 2020
Since we want you to be a savvy saver, our main advice will always be to switch supplier and use comparison sites to save on your bills. But if you really can’t be bothered – and lots of you tell us you can’t – there are other ways to save money. Easy ways to be…
3rd Feb 2020
If you reach 50 with no savings, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future. But don’t worry, you still have time to make money, save, and invest well before retirement. It might be tempting to think you can’t do enough before you retire. You may feel like now the only option is to wait…
18th Dec 2019
Pension annuities offer a guaranteed income for the rest of your life – but did you know the stock market can affect whether you’ll get a great (or terrible) rate? If you buy at the wrong time, your retirement income could be significantly lower every year. So, how does the stock market affect pensions –…
15th Dec 2019
A pension pot of around £100,000 offers a wide choice for your pension income options. Add to that the freedom of choice for annuities (thanks to the 2015 pension reforms) and you’ve got a lot to think about! Annuity rates aren’t fantastic at the moment – and haven’t been for a while. With economic and…
27th Nov 2019
Everything connected to Brexit is uncertain at the moment, but it’s particularly tricky for people who have moved to another EU country to live. There are 4.5 million British expats in EU countries and a significant number of those have retired to that country – particularly France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Their pensions, healthcare and…
28th Oct 2019
Do you suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol or Type 2 diabetes? Are you overweight? Do you want to be richer in retirement without having to save a penny extra while you’re working? You may have spent your life being nagged about your lifestyle, but finally – in retirement – it could make you…
12th Jul 2019
Have you ever wondered exactly what is National Insurance and why you have to pay for it? We reveal all in our essential guide… What is National Insurance? National Insurance rates What does National Insurance pay for? Why National Insurance is important? What is National Insurance? National Insurance – much as governments like to…
