Many people like the idea of drawing from their pension from the age of 55 (or 57 from 2028, when the rules change). Perhaps you envisage continuing to work – albeit with fewer hours – whilst supplementing your income using funds from your pension pot. This can work for some people, yet drawing early…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of our own vulnerability. Here in the UK, after so many years of peace and a rising standard of living for many people, it has been easy for lots of us to forget that life can be frail. How can you prepare your household finances to weather the worst, even as you plan…
It is common for people to assume that they can only access cash from their property if they sell it or downsize. There is, however, another option – equity release, which allows homeowners to access a lump sum from your property’s value whilst continuing to live in it. This can sound ideal and certainly is a…
From a young age we are taught that “debt is bad”. As such, we should seek to stay away from it as much as possible – or clear it quickly. Although this is a good principle for personal loans and credit card debts, it often becomes confusing when people look to get onto the property ladder. For most people, this will involve…
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