Almost 1 in 5 women are now the main household breadwinner
Nearly one in five (17%) of women claim to be the main breadwinner in their relationship, according to new research commissioned by Scottish Widows to mark its 200th anniversary. (more…)
Topic: News
Shopping around could mean you receive a higher income
Posted on March 3, 2015 by admin - News, Retirement
Spotlight firmly on people rolling over into the holding provider’s own annuity
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) thematic review into annuity purchases has shone the spotlight firmly on people rolling over into the holding provider’s own annuity. (more…)
‘Shot in the arm’ for oil consuming economies
Positive impact on earnings, and a small positive impact on dividends
Despite the so far rather negative response of equity markets, the oil price falls could be seen as a ‘shot in the arm’ for oil consuming economies, with many viewing the oil price decline as being deeply beneficial because it amounts to a reduction in input costs and a dividend to consumers. (more…)
Are you considering working after retirement?
Posted on March 3, 2015 by admin - News, Retirement
Two thirds of over-50s plan to lengthen their working lives
Nearly two thirds of over-50s workers would consider retraining so they could work longer in retirement, according to new research from MetLife. (more…)
Hedging against downside risk
Posted on March 3, 2015 by admin - Investment, News
Divergent monetary policies and growth
trends could be key themes of 2015
The return of volatility – as valuations and investor complacency remain elevated – will make it vital for investors to consider hedging against downside risk and cut back on ‘me too’ investments this year, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute’s (BII) 2015 Investment Outlook. (more…)