Could you live on your pension?

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

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

July 2025

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

Our resident expert helps with a question from someone confused about the status of their retirement pot

Women’s retirement pots are running low – here’s how to boost yours at any age