
10 things to do once you are retired
Yesterday, you were busy working and today you are retired, what’s next?

What is a midlife gap year?
Taking a midlife gap year can transform your life, but it needs careful planning.

Changes to the Lifetime Allowance and Pension Death Benefits
During the Spring Budget 2023 the Government announced the removal of the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) and in the 2023/2024 tax year we have seen the LTA Tax Charge being abolished.

Good Money Week 2023
We are living in a world where it is not unusual for both individuals and groups to actively look for ways to reduce our impact on the environment. For example, ‘Just Stop Oil’ has carried out a series of high-profile protests, including recently disrupting play at Wimbledon and Lords.

New guidance on investing charity funds published
The Charity Commission’s document aimed at charity trustees which gives guidance on investing charity money has been significantly updated.

Is it too early/late to start investing in a pension?
For some, retirement might feel miles off, but the sooner you can start saving for it, the better.

Doing our duty on behalf of the consumer
New regulations mean that financial services firms have had to review everything they do, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.

Retirement - An emotional journey?
Retirement has a habit of creeping up on you whilst you are busy getting on with your life, to the extent that we barely give it consideration until it is almost upon us.