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...
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...
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...
The recent failure of a promoter of high return investments was a reminder of the dangers of being lured by headline numbers alone. Last year, London Capital and Finance Plc (LCF) marketed what they claimed to be Innovative Finance ISAs offering fixed interest...
Pension contributions have recently risen for many people, but the increase may still not be enough to fund a comfortable retirement. The latest round of pre-planned increases to minimum pension contribution rates under automatic enrolment (AE) workplace...
Prioritise peace in your life: extend the Marie Kondo tidying craze from your home to your finances. Have you ever looked at a room in your home – or even at your office desk – and wondered how you accumulated so much stuff? You might well remember when you acquired...
