‘Silver-splitters’

Posted on May 7, 2014 by admin - News, Protection

More couples are deciding to part later in life

Divorce is not purely exclusive to the young or middle-aged, and we’re seeing a steady increase in what have been dubbed the ‘silver-splitters’ – couples who are deciding to part in later life. (more…)

Boosting retirement savings

Posted on May 7, 2014 by admin - Investment, News

Are investors failing to think long-term about their futures?

Boosting retirement saving is the key goal for investors in 2014, yet despite this long-term objective, almost three fifths (61%) of those surveyed say they are looking for satisfactory investment returns within just five years, with just 5% taking a longer-term view of ten years or more. (more…)

Working past the default retirement age

Posted on May 7, 2014 by admin - News, Retirement

Adapting to changes in working patterns

More than half of over-55s currently in the workforce are happy to work past the default retirement age of 65, according to new research from MetLife[1]. (more…)

Spending on luxuries in retirement

Posted on May 7, 2014 by admin - 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…)

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