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5 common mistakes that could cause you to lose up to £300,000 of your pension

5 common mistakes that could cause you to lose up to £300,000 of your pension

by Gavin Johnson | Oct 18, 2024 | News

When it comes to pensions, minor missteps or oversights can have a considerable effect on your long-term savings. Due to the benefits of compound returns, missing just a few months, let alone years, of pension contributions can significantly reduce the growth of your...
4 common ways to split your shared home when you divorce

4 common ways to split your shared home when you divorce

by Gavin Johnson | Oct 18, 2024 | News

Divorce can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences you can go through, and the financial complexities often add to the stress. When it comes to dividing assets, some are easier to split than others. The family home, likely one of your most valuable...
How to make sure your pension isn’t inherited by the wrong person

How to make sure your pension isn’t inherited by the wrong person

by Gavin Johnson | Oct 18, 2024 | News, Pensions

When planning your estate, it’s easy to overlook the allocation of specific assets and assume they will automatically be distributed in line with your overall wishes. However, without careful consideration, some of them may not be allocated as you intend. Pensions are...
Guide: Your retirement choices: How to generate an income in later life

Guide: Your retirement choices: How to generate an income in later life

by Gavin Johnson | Oct 7, 2024 | News

Retirement on your terms is likely to be one of the key elements of your financial plan. So, as you approach or reach retirement, now is the time for you to start thinking about enjoying a comfortable life when you stop working. Many people see retirement as the start...
74% of financial advice from social media leads to an “undesired outcome”

74% of financial advice from social media leads to an “undesired outcome”

by Gavin Johnson | Sep 9, 2024 | News

There’s an abundance of unregulated financial advice available, and research suggests it could harm your security and long-term plans. Whether you receive advice through social media or follow the financial decisions of friends, you could take more risk than is...
How to join the pension treasure hunt and discover “lost” savings

How to join the pension treasure hunt and discover “lost” savings

by Gavin Johnson | Sep 9, 2024 | News

You could uncover “lost” pension savings and boost your retirement by tracking down old pots you might have forgotten about. Read on to find out why you might have lost pensions and how to rediscover them.  27 October 2024 marks National Pension Tracing Day and...
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