Posts By: Mike Hardy

Managing the impact on your pension

Just two out of five have planned for inflation in retirement

Retirement planning can be complex at the best of times, so it is easy to understand how some people can find it daunting to take into account factors like inflation. The reality is that inflation hurts everyone, but it can be especially harmful to retirees.

Self-employed vulnerable to financial shocks

New research highlights that 81% aren’t seeking financial advice

As more and more people reject the traditional working structure in favour of becoming self-employed, some people could be at risk of financial insecurity as they lose out on employee benefits that offer protection in the present, and financial planning for the future.

Fed up with your nine-to-five?

Sixty the most popular age to retire early 

There are many factors that can influence when someone decides to retire. For some, it may be based on health reasons, while others may want to take advantage of government benefits or simply enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. However, one of the most common factors that determines when people choose to retire is their age.

Scammers’ ‘socially engineer’ victims

17% increase in suspicious or scam-related activity

Any of us can fall victim to a scam. Scams are increasingly common and many people are caught out. They can be very distressing, and the impact is often emotional as well as financial. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, remember that you’re not alone

Gender pension gap widens

Women have lower pension pot sizes in every age bracket

The staggering impact of the gender pension gap has been revealed in new research[1] which shows that women have lower pension pot sizes in every age bracket, with the situation significantly deteriorating as they approach retirement. Worryingly, women on average retire with less than half the income of men.