The impact of the pandemic means over-50s are now more likely to stay in their current home for life, having formed a greater attachment to living in the same space as fond memories.
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INTERGENERATIONAL WEALTH: IT’S FAMILY BUSINESS
The number of families with multiple generations in retirement at the same time could rise in the future with the average life expectancy likely to increase.
Pension Age Increase
It is important to save for the future and to engage with retirement provisions. However, there are many more things to be aware of when it comes to pensions, than simply saving as much as you can afford to.
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is a policy that pays out a benefit (usually a lump sum) on the death of the life assured.
Investing for all
With just a couple of weeks to go until the tax year ends, many investors will be finalising their plans to use up their 2020/21 allowances, including the annual £20,000 ISA allowance.
COVID and The Saving Habit
For the most part of a year now, we have been on “lockdown”; staying at home in a bid to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and to protect the vital NHS.
Vital Family Support Comes from Over 50’s
Over the past ten years, the Bank of Mum and Dad has become a regular lender for young people around the UK.* For first time house buyers, it has become common to receive a loan from parents to establish a foot on the property ladder, with research this year showing nearly one in four home purchases are backed by “the Bank of Mum and Dad”.
Getting Back To Pensions
Over the past year, the world has been on hold with coronavirus having a huge impact in all aspect of financial life. Perhaps naturally, so have your future plans. Undoubtedly, this has brought concerns for those with pensions saved in volatile markets.
Back to School
Summer is finally drawing to a close, and parents all-round the UK are probably breathing a secret sigh of relief for the return of a routine and no more desperate attempts for entertainment without breaking the bank. The holidays can be pricey, not only with the various activities, but with preparing for the new school year. We’ve explored a few ways you could save yourself a few pennies at this time of year.
Bank of Mum and Dad
The reality for many young adults nowadays is that they can’t leave home without The Bank of Mum & Dad.
Flying the Nest
Becoming a university student involves a lot of life changes. Not only are you learning a whole new subject, making new friends and getting used to a new city, but you also need to start learning how to pay bills and how to find the money to have fun! We have pulled together a quick guide to ease you in to living independently.
