The UK is expected to see a significant shift in assets passed down to younger generations over the next 30 years, prompting an interest in intergenerational planning.
Hybrid working and a phased approach to retirement can make transitions easier. Reducing work hours after 66 can help to boost your pension pot, while financial advice ensures your retirement plans remain on track for long-term security.
Research shows women risk entering #retirement with less in their #pension than men. For every £1 saved by a man, a woman has just 42p.
Many people in their 30s and 40s lack sufficient life cover, despite major financial responsibilities. With the right advice, protection is achievable, and essential, to ensure your loved ones are financially secure if the unexpected happens.
Joint life insurance may seem like the easy choice, but it only pays out once and can complicate things if your relationship ends. Dual life insurance cover is an alternative to individual and joint policies. We can help evaluate the different life insurance options.
Women are twice as likely than men to not have a life insurance policy, mainly due to knowledge gaps and concerns about affordability. But adequate coverage offers vital financial support to loved ones if the policyholder dies during its term.
If you’re hoping to make a move in 2026, speak to us about finding a suitable mortgage and checking what you can comfortably afford. The more financially prepared you are, the smoother your move will be when the time comes.
People are buying their first homes later and choosing longer mortgages to make repayments more manageable.
The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme aims to sustain availability of high LTV mortgages by incentivising lenders with government-backed guarantees. First-time buyers and home-movers across the UK can benefit, but professional advice is essential to help you choose the right deal.
Investors enter 2026 with cautious optimism as inflation, trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties persist. Data centres may sustain growth opportunities despite concerns about an AI bubble. The IMF predicts uneven global growth, so diversification will remain key this year.