Essential guide to annuities: what you need to know for retirement planning
In an uncertain world, we like certainty. And an annuity can offer just that – a guaranteed regular income for as long as you live, or as long as you need. Having a regular annuity coming in each month can bring the same sense of reassurance and security that your...
Pensions for children – what you need to know
If you set up a child pension while your children are young, you’re putting them on the path to future financial wellbeing. We explain why starting early means starting right. At a glance Opening a child’s pension is one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for your...
Changing dynamics and the rise of UK share buybacks
With the popularity of share buybacks exploding in the UK, we explore when and why a company might choose buybacks over dividends, and what they mean for investors. Share buybacks can help companies to increase the value of their remaining shares, making them more...
Why it’s not as hard as you think to make a Will
Making a Will is the best way to make sure your money, assets and property go to the people, or good causes, that you want them to. So why don’t more than half of all adults between the ages of 50 and 64 have one?1 The answer is that Wills can involve making some...