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Four in five looking to change jobs demand green pensions
When you first start paying into your employer’s pension, your contributions, along with employer contributions and tax relief, will be invested through a default fund. You will usually have several fund options to choose from.
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Leaving a tax-efficient legacy
Considering the rule of seven when making financial gifts
You’ve worked to build up your wealth. But now it’s time to make plans so your loved ones can get the most from the estate you intend to leave behind. If you think you might be affected by Inheritance Tax, it can be tempting to hold off making plans to do anything about it. But the truth is that it’s better to plan earlier for Inheritance Tax.
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Shrinking safety nets
More people set to dip into emergency funds
Having money set aside can help to provide protection against any abrupt financial changes. A new report has identified one in four working households with savings (28%) have started dipping into them to meet rising living costs[1]. A further 30% anticipate they will need to do so in the next year.
Cost of living crisis drives early inheritance gifting
The rising cost of living is cutting into even the most resilient saving pots and salaries, forcing many to re-consider their financial priorities, whatever their generation or income.
Could market volatility and inflation mean you have to delay retirement?
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. But if you’re nearing retirement, it’s especially important to have a plan in place in case market volatility or inflation impacts your desired retirement timeline.
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Solving investor challenges
How to take less risk when investing
There are a number of strategies that individual investors can use to take less risk when investing. Diversification is one approach that can help to mitigate the effects of volatility in any one particular asset class.
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Reluctant to return
Millions want to stick with lockdown lifestyle changes
The COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for everyone and made a huge impact on the lives, personal finances and jobs of millions of people. The restrictions introduced during the pandemic were forced on the nation and it was assumed that once they ended, people would quickly return to their lifestyles before lockdown.
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Investing for positive change
More investors align investments with personal values
Over the past few decades, there has been a growing interest and awareness in investing in companies that take into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
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