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Your estate plan is the key to your legacy in the event of your death. As you go through life, however, you may encounter circumstances that cause you to need to update or alter your estate plan. With the help of a professional estate...

Managing your lasting power of attorney arrangements is an essential step in managing your estate and assets long term. We all need to face up to the worrying possibility that one day we will not be able to make our own decisions, and so...

Mortgage advice services are growing in popularity for many property buyers. Whether it's your first step onto the property ladder or you're a seasoned investor looking to make the right addition to your portfolio, the assistance of a...

Britain’s millennial generation, those born since 1981, have suffered a bigger reversal in financial fortunesthan their Baby Boomer counterparts over the past few years than ever before.* In the Baby Boomer heyday, fullemployment seemed...

Your pension is a key part of planning for later life. By giving you a source of income when you are no longer able to work, a pension gives you the security to make the most of your later years. Most people will have a pension of one form...

We are living in extraordinary times right now. Amid a global pandemic, many people are concerned about theiraffairs and whether they have made a Will. Nearly 6 out of every 10 adults in the UK have not made a Will*, althoughthe...

No-one was able to predict the recent pandemic and the impact it would have on everyone’s lives. It has forcedmany to activate Plan B when it comes to financial plans, pushing some into early retirement to maximise themost of their...

The current government tops up pension contributions through tax relief rates, with the amount received equal tothe income tax paid. However, this process looks to be overhauled as the Treasury launches a new consultationscheme developed...

A lot of people don't pay much attention to their pension. We know that we've got one and we assume that that's enough. This is a big mistake. While having any sort of pension is a good first step, there are many ways to make your...

Setting achievable goals is the key to motivation, and planning a successful retirement is no different. Vague objectives like “I want a comfortable retirement” or “I want to enjoy myself” make it impossible to know if you’re succeeding....