Topic: Retirement

Baby boomers’ top five biggest financial regrets

Posted on July 3, 2014 by - News, Retirement

New survey reveals how some approaching retirement wished they had made different choices

Not saving enough for retirement is the biggest financial regret among those aged 55 or over (today’s baby boomers), according to the findings of an annual online survey from Standard Life by YouGov Plc. Nearly one in five (18%) baby boomers said they wish they’d started saving for their retirement when they were younger. (more…)

It’s easy to lose track of pensions

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Retirement

Helping you take full control of your retirement savings

People change jobs, employers change their names but, more importantly, we all forget things from time to time. With that in mind, it is easy to lose track of pensions that you have paid into over the years. (more…)

Spending on luxuries in retirement

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Retirement

The reality of living on a pension is taking new retirees by surprise

The reality of living on a pension is taking new retirees by surprise, with many under-budgeting their first five years of retirement and overspending by an average of £6,500, according to LV=. This is leading to a surge in older retirees taking out new credit or extending previous credit commitments. (more…)

First-time parents

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Retirement

Preparing for the arrival of your first baby

First-time UK parents spend more than £492 million[1] each year preparing for the arrival of their first baby, according to research from Aviva. This equates to £1,619 per family and shows a 17% increase to the £1,389 total in March 2012[1]. (more…)