Posts by David Carter
FTSE 100 suffers worst year since 2008 but your portfolio may still have gained
Thousands will run out of money in retirement, will you?
6 tax allowances to use before 5 April 2021 to boost your finances
Investment market update: December 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, a Brexit deal was finally agreed upon and provides certainty to some business, but Coivd-19 continues to have an impact on markets and economies.
10 motivational books to help you get the most out of 2021
Staying motivated is one of the challenges of working towards any goal. But these ten books could provide the inspiration you need to stay on track for 2021.
5 tips for âswitching offâ when youâre working from home
Four in ten employees say they find it hard to switch off when they stop working. Itâs something more workers are finding as they shift to working from home, but there are some things you can do.
Everything you need to know about credit scores and reports
Credit scores affect your access to credit and how much itâll cost. Yet, three in ten people have never looked at their credit report. We explain what you need to know and why itâs important.
Have you prepared emotionally for retirement?
When approaching retirement, itâs common to organise your pension and other financial areas. But itâs just as important to consider your lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
Beware of pension trap when accessing your pension before retirement
Thousands of workers are accessing their pension before they retire. It could mean they trigger the MPAA, reducing how much they can tax-efficiently save into a pension over the rest of their career.
The importance of taking stock of your pension withdrawals after market volatility
If you take a flexible income from your pension, market volatility in 2020 may mean your assets have been depleted quicker than expected. Taking stock of the impact can give you confidence in the long-term security of your finances.