Archive for September 2017
7 easy ways to make money in your 60s
Acording to research by Aldemore bank, an increasing number of new businesses are being started by the over 50s (and many of those are well over 60). With returns from savings low and cost of living rising, finding ways to make money and supplement income elsewhere has become a necessity for many who have already…
Read More10 rules of successful investment
Long-term, successful investment is not about buying low and selling high – although that is always a good principle to bear in mind. Share prices can be susceptible to unpredictable external factors ranging from political news flow to the weather, which can lead to the idea of investing – particularly during times of high volatility and…
Read MoreThe simple secrets of investing for income: expert guide
With historic ultra-low interest rates on savings, many investors over the past decade have turned to income-paying funds as an alternative to cash-based Savings. Changing life plans and priorities mean we now encounter varying income needs and goals throughout our life and, when investing, certain innate behavioural traits will influence our decision making. For many people…
Read MoreNew State Pension Age
Will you be one of the millions of workers who will have to work an extra year before retiring after the government announced that it would be extending the retirement age to 68? New plans announced in july this year mean that the rise in the state pension age to 68 will now happen in 2039,…
Read MoreThe 8 times you should review your life insurance
Major milestones such as getting married, buying a house or starting a family can have large impacts on your financial situation. Because of this, your life insurance needs can change significantly over the course of your life. Whether you’re just starting out, starting a family or planning for retirement, having the right life insurance can…
Read More10 everyday savings tips
It’s all very well being told that we should be saving more. We should be saving for a rainy day, a house, a family, education costs, retirement… The list is endless. So many of us KNOW we should be saving more but sometimes that’s easier said than done and our outgoings can make the idea…
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