To obtain a full state pension upon retiring, individuals need to have built up a required 35 years of NI … Continue reading Last chance to top up your State Pension

Lots of landlords and property investors, including many people investing to supplement their retirement income, have been able to enter … Continue reading Is buy-to-let still a good investment?

It is often hard to achieve the rewards of investment without taking on a little risk. However, how much of … Continue reading Investment risk – How to assess your attitude and exposure

It is a fairly cliched saying, but you really shouldn’t “put all your eggs in one basket”. During times of … Continue reading Taking a holistic view is key to successful financial planning

Adding property investment into a wider portfolio has been a popular option for many savers for a number of years. … Continue reading Buy-to-let bump – What the withdrawal of fixed-rate mortgages could mean for property investment

During the mini-Budget, the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, plans to “accelerate” reforms to the pensions charge cap. This move, he said, … Continue reading Pension charge cap reforms brought forward