How green is your pension?
The consequences of inaction on climate change are now impossible to ignore. Every company has an impact on the world around us. And by investing in them, so do we.
Beyond profit
How much income will you receive from your State Pension?
Knowing what to expect can be an important part of planning for life after work
How much do you think you’ll need to fund your retirement? Of course, the answer to that question will depend on what you want to do when you stop work. Worryingly, almost half of non-retirees (46%) are unable to identify how much they believe retirees receive annually from their State Pension, according to a survey[1].
It may be time to invest your cash
Is your wealth protected from the damaging effects of inflation?
Many people underestimate the damaging effect of low interest and high inflation on their cash savings. A continued period of low interest rates on cash savings and rising inflation could pose a real risk to savers in 2022, even if the Bank of England (BoE) moves to increase interest rates further in the coming months.
Time to bring your pensions together?
3.6 million Britons have lost track of their pension savings
The more old pensions you have, the easier it is to end up losing one. Tracing pensions from years ago can be a hassle. Over 3.6 million Britons admit they have no idea how many pensions they have and risk paying more in fees than necessary, according to new research[1].
Missing midlife workers
Mind the pension gender gap
Women are being urged to think about their long-term savings
Imagine reaching retirement age and discovering that, despite years of saving, you don’t have enough money to get by. Worse still, suppose you’re unable to pay for the right kind of care in your old age.
Across the generations
Pandemic forces people to reassess their finances
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every part of our lives and continues to have a widespread impact across all aspects of financial life. This includes retirement plans. Life in lockdown prompted many people to adjust their priorities, for example, to move nearer to family, take staggered retirement or retire earlier.
The importance of financial protection
Millions battling with financial hardship, relationship stress and sleepless nights
Fear, worry and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, and at times when we are faced with uncertainty or the unknown. So it is normal and understandable that people are experiencing fear in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could equity release fund your future?
Freeing up funds or releasing money tied up in your home
For some people, using their home in the future to fund their retirement is likely to become more commonplace, whether that’s by downsizing to free up funds or releasing money tied up in their home through products like lifetime mortgages.
Create a better world to live and retire in
Pension investments to harness a more sustainable planet
Few people are aware of what their workplace pension invests in, let alone how their pension provider incorporates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters into the process.