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Call for industry to act now to end pension liberation

December 05, 2013 by TIna

Category: pensions & retirement & savings & Uncategorized

Leading insurance, savings and investment provider, Aviva, are joining several other industry voices to call for stricter rules on pension transfers to stop the spiralling number of people being persuaded by fraudsters to access their retirement savings early – at a huge financial cost.

Couples ‘reluctant’ to talk about money

December 04, 2013 by TIna

Category: Family & Investments & Lifestyle & savings & Uncategorized

Despite sharing a life together, many couples are reluctant to lay their financial cards on the table. Around 25% keep their current accounts entirely separate, 30% hold savings in separate accounts and 23% maintain separate investments, according to new research from the Prudential.

Expat pensioners ride exchange rate rollercoaster

December 03, 2013 by TIna

Category: exchange rates & expat & pensions & Uncategorized

British expats in the Eurozone have seen their incomes from the State Pension vary by almost 10 per cent over the past year, according to analysis by Prudential. They are also worse off than a year ago despite the £2.70 per week increase in the State Pension in April this year.

November Market Commentary

November 08, 2013 by TIna

Category: Uncategorized

October was another good month for world stock markets, with all the major markets except China and Japan making gains. Despite the continuing disagreements between the President and Congress, the US Dow Jones index reached another record high – even though the agreement to end the financial stalemate and keep the country solvent came at the 59th minute of the 11th hour and only lasts until February.

Ten things to do to make sure you can live on your pension

November 07, 2013 by TIna

Category: Lifestyle & pensions & retirement & Uncategorized

It pays to be prepared as retirement nears – be prepared for change and the inevitable decision-making. The Money Advice Service recommends that from about two years out, you should start thinking about your options and planning for the choices you’ll need to make. Consider getting professional advice because there are decisions that will shape your income and lifestyle for the rest of your life.

A simple guide to the leasehold property market

November 06, 2013 by TIna

Category: Housing & Mortgages & Uncategorized

For the newcomer to the leasehold property market, here are some of the key terms and their meanings, as listed by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, that will help you find your way around property descriptions and leasing documents.

Call for industry to act now to end pension liberation

Couples ‘reluctant’ to talk about money

Expat pensioners ride exchange rate rollercoaster

November Market Commentary

Ten things to do to make sure you can live on your pension

A simple guide to the leasehold property market

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