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The lasting power of peace of mind
More people are now setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), not just those in later life. Often written alongside a will, these important legal documents allow you to appoint one or more trusted representatives or ‘attorneys’ to take charge of your finances...
Moving the 65-yard line
65 is often seen as a finish line, signifying the end of your working life and the start of retirement. But 65 is no longer state pension age for most. Sixty-five years old has long been considered a pivotal age. For example, the Office of National Statistics...
New Headaches for Landlords
Private landlords could find it harder to evict tenants in future, thanks to new government legislation. Landlords will no longer be able to serve tenants with a 'section 21’ notice, which effectively enables them to cancel the tenancy at the end of the term,...
Balancing the school fees equation
School fees are rising faster than the rate of inflation, creating financial challenges for parents who want to educate their children privately. Private school fees rose by 3.7% from 2018 to 2019, according to the latest figures from the Independent Schools...
Pensions and divorce
When it comes to dividing up assets on divorce, pension rights can turn out to be one of the most valuable elements – and often the most overlooked. The transfer values of final salary pension schemes have been at record levels over recent years. In a paper...
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