Taking responsibility – creating your own financial security Money is a subject that many people find difficult to discuss. In fact, a quarter of UK adults say just talking about their personal finances makes them feel anxious and nervous. While other taboos in society like mental health are beginning to be addressed, talking about money…
The odd one out It’s common to have a trusted accountant or solicitor, why not a financial adviser? If you have a problem, where do you turn to for help? It’s usually to someone that you trust, who you are confident will give you sound advice from a position of knowledge. The first port of…
Closing the pensions gender gap Research released to coincide with International Women’s Day on 8th March by Scottish Widows starkly highlighted the gap between men and women when it comes to pensions. A female worker can expect to have £100,000 less in their retirement savings than their male colleagues. This gap is in part due…
