Don’t Sleepwalk into Retirement: Why Savers Need Advice Now More Than Ever
With stock markets rising, house prices growing, and annuity rates at their highest in years, 2025[i] could be the year many Brits achieve their retirement dreams. But Steve Butler, Managing Director of Pension Potential, warns that too many are at…
Start 2025 by getting your affairs in order: Expert on why January is the right month to make a will
An estate planning expert says January is the right time to make your Will and get your affairs in order. As many of us use the new year to set goals on our health or career, Steve Bish says it…
Five Factors To Be Mindful Of When Selling A Relative’s Home Through A Lasting Power Of Attorney Agreement
A leading expert on wills and estate planning has shared his advice on the precautions you need to take before selling a home of a person who has appointed you as their attorney. Estate planning expert Steve Bish explained that the…
Should you use your credit card at Christmas? Money Experts Weigh In
As the Christmas shopping season kicks off, financial experts are urging UK households to start budgeting now to avoid a financial hangover come January. With the average household projected to spend around £593.90 on Christmas this year, planning ahead can…
Kreston Reeves strengthens VAT team with senior hire
Accountants, business and financial advisers Kreston Reeves has strengthened its VAT and Indirect Tax team with the appointment of Director Nick Dawe. Nick joined the firm on 1 November 2024 from KPMG where he was a senior manager in its…
Women and non-managers are facing financial exclusion – and HR isn’t acting
Bippit’s latest research reveals that women and non-managers face significantly greater financial challenges than the average UK employee, yet HR isn’t addressing their needs. Non-managers make up 75%* of the workforce, and 16 million women** are employed across the UK….
What IWD Means to Young Female Leaders in a Male Dominated Industry
Today is International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” Laura Evans-Fisk is Head of Digital & Engagement at leading foreign currency brand, eurochange. Here she shares her thoughts on what IWD 24 means to…
Lower life expectancy could boost annuity income to help retiring employees
Industry experts have highlighted that the most significant decrease in life expectancy, for a decade could put annuities in a more favourable spotlight as a retirement option. While this development may translate into more generous annuity values being offered, thousands…
Brits still committed to healthier spending in 2023 despite cost-of-living crisis
Health food brands like Protein Works and Huel see the largest increase in purchases this January While Deliveroo and Just Eat see spending decline during the UK’s new year health kick Spend at health and wellbeing retailers, Boots and Superdrug,…
Affinity Trust repays SASC’s social investment loan and expands work in children’s services
Affinity Trust, a charity that supports people with learning disabilities across the UK, has repaid its £150K social investment loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) early. The loan enabled the charity to successfully move into delivering children’s services for…