Month: November 2021

Six principles of investing

Posted on November 24, 2021 by - Financial Planning

Putting aside money for your future and getting it to work for you

Whatever stage of life you’ve reached and whatever plans you may have for the future, you want your money to earn the best return possible without taking undue risk. That’s why it’s important to invest in a way that’s right for you and that will meet your goals.

State pension

Posted on November 17, 2021 by - Retirement

How this fits into overall pensions received

You don’t automatically receive your state pension, you have to claim it. You have the option to either claim your state pension or delay it by deferring claiming your pension income that you are due.

6.4 million ‘accidental savers’

Posted on November 3, 2021 by - Financial Planning

Pandemic has seen bank balances increase and debts such as credit card balances reduce

Figures for the entire economy conceal a great deal of variation in terms of the impact COVID-19 has had on household finances. Whilst millions of people have undoubtedly suffered considerably, a significant minority have found their financial position strengthened, with income largely unchanged and spending reduced.