A chill wind for some

July 2025

Although women typically live longer than men, we tend to head into retirement with smaller pension pots. Little wonder then that new research by Royal London shows that 49% of women over 50 with a pe

With the average UK care home costing £65,000 a year, the prospect of meeting these fees can be a worry. But some people won’t have to pay – and it doesn’t have to mean selling your home. Our expert explains how it works

Payments into a retirement pot can help keep you below income tax thresholds

How much do you really need to save for retirement? It’s the most fundamental question of all when it comes to pension planning, but also the hardest one to answer. There is no single target that appl

If your 16-year-old is in full-time education, tell the taxman, says Paul Lewis