Are Pensions Best Avoided At Death?

Are Pensions Best Avoided At Death?

The 2027/28 inheritance tax (IHT) treatment of pensions raises some difficult questions about the balance between retirement income planning and IHT planning. The use of pensions in estate planning has been upended by the Budget announcement that, from 2027/28,...
The benefits of lifelong learning for older adults

The benefits of lifelong learning for older adults

As we age, it’s easy to think that our days of learning and growing are behind us. However, there are many benefits of lifelong learning for older adults. Engaging in learning activities can improve mental health, boost cognitive function, and provide social...
Embracing Retirement Travel

Embracing Retirement Travel

When you were still working and thinking about your retirement, did you often think about where you might like to travel? Without the constrictions of annual leave, and feeling the benefit of a well-planned retirement, the world can become your oyster. Planning can be...
One reason to invest in your pension

One reason to invest in your pension

I get it, there are always reasons NOT to invest in your pension. Let’s look at the last 10 years. We’ve had the turbulent run up to, and after-math, of Brexit in 2016 – still being felt across Europe today. In 2018, we had President Trump starting the...