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Pension planning for the self-employed
Thursday 13 Oct 2016A re you among the growing number of self-employed people in the UK? If so, it is very important to put aside some money every month for your retirement. The onus is on you to think about financial planning otherwise you could face a financially insecure future. The UK is in the midst of an...
Seven of the best saving and investment apps
Thursday 13 Oct 2016T rying to stay on top of your savings, investments and financial goals is difficult, but there are lots of apps and online tools which can help. Here are seven of the best budgeting, retirement planning and investment apps and tools currently available at the click of a button. INVESTMENT APPS...
Pension vs property: which wins the retirement income war?
Thursday 06 Oct 2016O n the retirement income battlefield, one war has waged more fiercely than any other – pensions versus property. Property evangelists insist you’d be better off sticking your savings in bricks and mortar, while pension nerds steadfastly back the tax-advantaged retirement vehicle. But who is right...
Keep a lid on your emotions
Thursday 06 Oct 2016There is an old saying that financial markets are driven by two conflicting emotions – fear and greed. Letting them control your investment decisions can have a hugely detrimental impact on your portfolio. In the UK, fear is the emotion that holds the majority of investors back. Recent research by...