Financial Planning

Autumn Budget 2024 explained
What are the key points announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget? We take a look at what the announcement will mean for stamp duty, income tax, and more.

What are the proposed changes to pensions auto-enrolment?
New rules for auto-enrolment contributions will make more people eligible to join workplace pension schemes. To help your business plan for the future, we look at what those changes mean for you and your employees, and how you can mitigate extra costs.

Does private healthcare cover pregnancy?
Private medical insurance doesn’t normally cover pregnancy, birth, or post-natal care. But you should be covered if any complications affect your health – for example, miscarriage or pre-eclampsia.

Investing in retirement; what do you need to know?
Making the right investment decisions once you have retired can boost your income and help you to make the most of your retirement.

How to plan for your retirement
Everyone wants to enjoy the retirement they envisage, but surprisingly, few people are putting enough money aside. We look at practical ways you can successfully plan for your retirement.

How to account for inflation in your retirement planning
When you plan for your retirement, it's important you consider inflation. If you don't, you can't realistically evaluate how much your pension will provide at retirement.

How long will my pension last?
While none of us can predict the future, we look at how long your pension might last, and how much money you need for a comfortable retirement.

How to stop behavioural biases affecting your investment decisions
Behavioural bias describes beliefs, assumptions, and attitudes we hold without really knowing why. Here, we explore why bias is so influential and look at what you can do to minimise the impact.

The cost of private health insurance in the UK
With long NHS waiting lists, private medical insurance can seem like a good option, but how much will it set you back? We look at the factors influencing cost and what you could expect to pay.

Investment terms explained
Understanding jargon-filled investment advice can be tricky. To help you decipher investment-related terms, we’ve put together this glossary so that you can make better-informed decisions.

Pensions for young adults: why starting early is crucial for your retirement savings
If you’re several decades away from retirement, thinking about your pension might be low on your list of priorities – but the sooner you start, the more likely you are to afford the lifestyle you want in retirement.

Six important facts to know about private health insurance
Between 2019 and 2022, the number of people with private health insurance almost doubled. If you’re considering taking out cover, here are six things you need to know before signing on the dotted line.