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3 steps advisers can take to close the gender pensions gap
Women have to work an extra 19 years, on average, to retire with the same pension savings as men. To close the gap, a girl would need to start saving into a pension at the age of 3, according to NOW…
If I need advice, clients certainly do
There are common triggers that get people thinking about retirement. Usually when we become more settled in life, feel a little more financially comfortable, or notice a few more grey hairs in the…
A guide to the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance
The Finance Bill published at the end of 2023 confirmed the government is pushing ahead with the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) from 6 April. This is a very short and, I believe,…
Two things firms can do to support paraplanners
“What are the main differences between a financial planner and a paraplanner?” It’s almost certainly one of the most popular questions that I’m asked as part of any interview or podcast that I take…