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Retirement
June 10, 2024

What makes your “Second Fifty” different from your parents’? 3>

We often hear about how today’s adults “have it different” from their parents. In the 1970s, for example, properties were cheaper relative to earnings, university fees did not exist and women typically relied on their…
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Retirement
December 8, 2023

5 proven retirement strategies for business owners 3>

As a business owner, it might be hard to imagine your future without your business. After all, you have spent many years building it up and making it a success. Yet a sustainable business eventually…
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PensionsRetirement
May 30, 2023

Are annuities a good option in 2023? 3>

What is the best way to generate a reliable income in retirement? Broadly speaking, you can use your pension savings in two ways – buy an annuity, or keep the money invested and take gradual…
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Retirement
March 6, 2023

5 reasons to seek financial advice in retirement 3>

Retirement could last 20 years or more depending on your retirement date and how long you live. Seeking financial advice can help you get the most from these years – maximising your savings and income...
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Retirement
November 10, 2022

Returning to the workforce: a short guide for retirees 3>

With the cost of living crisis biting into people’s incomes in 2022, it is understandable that many currently in retirement are looking to go back into the workforce. Others may wish to re-enter the world…
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RetirementSavings
October 13, 2022

Are annuities an attractive option in 2022? 3>

Annuities have been out of favour for some time as a retirement income option. Yet, with interest rates rising in 2022, many are noticing the higher incomes these products are offering...
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Retirement
September 26, 2022

Is equity release a good idea? 3>

According to a recent study, 22% of British workers plan on using their home to fund retirement. However, doing so can be risky. What if the property does not achieve the value you hope for?…
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PensionsRetirement
September 5, 2022

Is Buy to Let better than a pension for retirement? 3>

Britain is unique in Europe for its love of home ownership. In 2018, 65.25% of Britons owned their own property – up from 65% the year before. The idea of buying a property, living in…
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