Personal Finance

What retirement income options do I have?
Personal Finance

What retirement income options do I have?

Your options for retirement income are examined. Nowadays, it is rare for retirement income to come from a single source. The st...

Will the number of pensioners living in poverty increase after the state pension age rises by a quarter of a million?
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Will the number of pensioners living in poverty increase after the state pension age rises by a quarter of a million?

According to new analysis, 250,000 more people between the ages of 60 and 64 are now in relative income poverty compared to 2010, when t...

Last-minute presents: How to give kids cash this Christmas
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Last-minute presents: How to give kids cash this Christmas

Junior ISAs, premium bonds, and pensions are just a few of the ways you can give money to kids. Christmas is days away, but befo...

What is the appropriate amount to contribute to a pension?
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What is the appropriate amount to contribute to a pension?

We examine factors to take into account when determining the amount to contribute. When it comes to retirement planning, the que...

How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxman
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How to limit how much of your Christmas bonus goes to the taxman

When Christmas bonuses arrive in the upcoming weeks, many employees will be looking forward to an increase in their paycheck, but there m...

Mortgage market reforms: how the FCA's new affordability rules could help you onto the property ladder
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Mortgage market reforms: how the FCA's new affordability rules could help you onto the property ladder

The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that looser mortgage regulations may be advantageous for self-employed people and first-tim...

HSBC has committed to maintaining all of its bank branches until 2027
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HSBC has committed to maintaining all of its bank branches until 2027

All 327 of HSBC's branches will remain open until at least 2027, and the bank has committed to investing more than $55 million in moderni...

After the Autumn Budget, high earners' income will be reduced by £15,000 by 2029
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After the Autumn Budget, high earners' income will be reduced by £15,000 by 2029

Can you prevent it? The Autumn Budget, which was implemented three weeks ago, may cause your purchasing power to drop by thousand...

You should count your paystubs because millions of people underestimate the number of paychecks they will receive before retirement
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You should count your paystubs because millions of people underestimate the number of paychecks they will receive before retirement

When you figure out how many pay days you have left to truly contribute to a pension fund and finance your golden years, retirement may s...

To assist savers in making difficult financial decisions, the FCA is introducing targeted support
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To assist savers in making difficult financial decisions, the FCA is introducing targeted support

This is how you can benefit from its new targeted support framework. Particularly after Chancellor Rachel Reeves reduced the cash...

Prior to the 2026 World Cup, football fans were warned about ticket scams
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Prior to the 2026 World Cup, football fans were warned about ticket scams

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans have received a warning about match ticket scams. Mexico and South Africa will pl...

How to shop for Christmas with more money
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How to shop for Christmas with more money

Before December 25th, Britons spend hundreds of pounds more on everything from Christmas gifts to festive outings. The Bank of En...