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The government has confirmed that the minimum age for drawing a personal pension is to rise to 57 in 2028. Savers who pay into a personal...

In September, two women who represented the interests of Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) lost a crucial court of appeal...

In December 2019, the Conservatives won an 80 seat majority in the General Election and three months later, new Chancellor Rishi Sunak...

The Covid crash has threatened the prosperity of millions across the country. While government support measures have gone some way to...

After quarantine measures were imposed during August for returnees from several European countries including France and Spain, many will...

At first glance, recent figures from the housing markets appear wholly positive. During July, Nationwide reported a 1.7% leap in prices....

The effects of the so-called ‘Stamp Duty Holiday’ have dominated the recent property news. According to Rightmove, recent weeks have seen...

There wasn’t just one lockdown – each person had their own unique experience over the three and a half months that were unlike any...

At the moment, only those who are married or who are registered civil partners are exempt from paying inheritance tax (IHT) on money or...

While the economic consequences of lockdown saw many households struggle, others have been able to save far more than usual. Data...

The question of who should pay for social care is a pressing one; successive governments have grappled with the issue and none have found...

The use of cash was already dwindling in recent years, with cards being the preferred method of payment (especially contactless). Since...

Passing assets tax-efficiently to the next generation Making provision for your loved ones after you have gone is an essential part of...

In his 8 July summer statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed that the stamp duty threshold will be immediately raised to £500,000 in...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on the global economy, with the IMF predicting “the worst economic downturn since the...

With many furloughs coming to an end and an increasing number of redundancies being announced, the Bank of Mum and Dad is being asked to...

The COVID-19 outbreak has signalled the dawn of a worrying time for everyone. As well as anxiety about our own health and the wellbeing...

Financial independence can seem like the holy grail. We may be striving towards it but feel bombarded by lots of conflicting messages on...

Social media and online platforms are full of misinformation and fake news at the best of times so in the midst of a pandemic, the...

Given the current climate, it’s not surprising that income protection is a key concern for many people. Insurers have reported that the...