Since Pension Freedoms were introduced in 2015, more of us are choosing to access our pensions flexibly when we reach retirement. With greater choice, the number of retirees opting to purchase an Annuity is falling, but is it still a route you should consider? While an Annuity provides you with a guaranteed income throughout retirement, […]

Every day we make financial decisions, but you’ve probably spent little time thinking about the thought process that goes on behind each one you make. After all, we’ve evolved to make our decision-making processes quicker and easier. While you may quickly decide whether a purchase is good value for money or to deposit savings into […]

During your working years, you may have actively planned for the unexpected. Perhaps you set aside some of your income each month to cover emergencies or took out a protection product to act as a safety net. However, some find as they enter retirement these good habits fall to the wayside, but it’s still important […]

One of the key decisions you need to make when investing is how much investment risk you want to take. Weighing up the level of risk you’re willing to be exposed to can be challenging. It’s often one that’s ruled by emotions and your personal attitude to risk. While these factors should play a role, […]