How to prepare your portfolio for inflation
Very low or very high inflation is damaging to the economy. The aim is usually to try and keep CPI at 2% in order to maintain a ‘Goldilocks Economy’ – not too hot, not too cold. Continue reading “Goldilocks economy”
Should I invest into a pension or an ISA?
Investors looking for tax-efficient ways to build a nest egg for retirement often look to both Individual Savings Account (ISAs) and pensions. Tax-efficiency is a key consideration when investing because it can make a considerable difference to your wealth and quality of life. Continue reading “Smart investments”
Freedoms to gain accessing your pension pot
Changes to pension rules introduced in 2015 mean you’ve now greater access to your pension. It might seem like a far-off prospect, but knowing how you can access your pension pot can help you understand how best to build for the future you want. Continue reading “Retirement matters”
Over one million UK savers embrace relaxation of rules
The Government’s announcement on the relaxation of pension rules changed the investment landscape, and pension freedoms show no sign of losing their popularity. Continue reading “Pension freedoms”
Getting your date right will help your plans stay on target
Some people will have set their retirement date when they were in their 20s or 30s, and a great deal will have changed since then, including their State Pension age and perhaps their career plans. Continue reading “Dreaming of escaping a working life for retirement?”
Tailored to match your particular needs and aspirations
One of the most important stages in life which everybody has to save for is retirement. We work hard to enjoy our current lifestyle, but are we doing enough to ensure that we can continue to enjoy it in our retirement? Many of us live for today, but saving into a private pension plan can help us retire sooner rather than later. Continue reading “Making plans for your retirement”
Don’t ignore the corrosive impact rising prices can have on your investments
Inflation is an economy-wide sustained trend of increasing prices from one year to the next. The rate of inflation is important as it represents the rate at which the real value of savings and an investment is eroded and the loss in spending power over time. Inflation also tells investors exactly how much of a return their investments need to make for them to maintain their standard of living. Continue reading “Protecting the value of your money”
Considering the practicalities of fulfilling your desired lifestyle
If you are aiming to retire within the next five years, it’s time to get into the mindset of considering the practicalities of fulfilling your desired lifestyle and making plans. Continue reading “Preparing for your upcoming retirement”
Tax-efficient ways to fund the next generation
It’s natural we may want to give younger members of our family a financial start in life, especially when we hear about some students graduating with eye-watering levels of debt. If you are able to help your children or grandchildren without risking running out of money yourself, it’s important that you do so effectively. Continue reading “Do your numbers add up?”
Reaching specific life goals requires planning
If you don’t know where you want to go, you’ll find it tricky getting there! Investment goals cover everything from the old adage of saving for a rainy day to planning for a comfortable retirement. Continue reading “Why do you want to invest?”