7 handy tools to help you prepare for a flexible, modern retirement

As you approach retirement, there are numerous matters to think about.  Retirement today looks very different from previous generations. The days of a traditional “cliff edge retirement” – when you finished work at 65 and started enjoying...

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5 tricky challenges rising interest rates create for people in their 50s

Interest rate rises have been a prevailing feature in news headlines over the past 18 months. Following the pandemic, central banks around the world have been increasing interest rates to tackle inflation. This is because interest rates are one of...

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10 useful questions to ask yourself when you’re within 10 years of retirement

It’s difficult to know when’s the right time to start planning for your retirement. Even in your 40s, it might feel like there are a lengthy list of other more pressing priorities.  The truth is it’s never too early to start planning. Steps...

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Why you should invest your cash despite higher deposit account savings rates

Periods of high inflation, as seen in many major nations over the last two years, often result in rising interest rates. Governments, and their central banks, use base interest rates to try to encourage saving and to remove liquidity out of the...

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Is “buying” additional UK State Pension credits a good idea?

As you approach your retirement, you might wonder what it holds for you and, more specifically, for your income. Your retirement income will likely be drawn from various streams, such as private and workplace pensions, investments, property, and...

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Inheritance Tax: How does where you live affect your estate’s final tax bill

At the end of a long life, all your hard work and success will hopefully have left you with a sizeable estate to leave behind for your loved ones. However, passing on your wealth and assets is unlikely to be straightforward. In many countries, the...

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