Educational Resources

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Your library for financial education resources.

What’s Happened to Your Pension Over the Last 10 Years? Key Changes Every UK Saver Should Understand

From major market events to significant legislative changes, the retirement landscape today looks very different to what it did 10 years ago.
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How to Budget for Retirement: A Practical Guide to Getting Your Numbers Right

One of the biggest challenges isn’t choosing investments or calculating pension pots; it’s simply knowing how much you’ll actually need to spend.
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What Happens When Your Retirement Plan Goes Wrong? (And How to Fix It)

Unexpected events like redundancy, illness, divorce, or bereavement can have a significant impact on retirement.
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Why Pensions Are So Powerful (and How to Make the Most of Them)

Pensions may not always feel exciting, but they play a critical role in financial security.
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You Might Need Less Than You Think to Retire Well

Understanding the full picture is far more important than fixating on a single number.
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What Does It Take to Build a £500,000 Pension?

We break down the reality behind the numbers and explain the three biggest drivers of pension growth: time, contributions, and investment strategy.
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Annuities Explained

An annuity is usually purchased with your pension in order to provide a guaranteed income for life.

Estate Planning Guide

Your estate is made up of all your assets, such as property, investments and belongings. Planning properly helps make sure your loved ones can make the most of what you leave behind.

Getting Started with Investing

Understand the risks as well as the rewards of investing with our helpful guide that explains the benefits of diversifying your investments.

Getting Started with Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is the process of determining your retirement income goals and the actions necessary to achieve those goals.

Inheritance Tax Guide

While you may think Inheritance Tax wouldn’t apply to you, your assets could end up being more extensive than you think.

ISAs Expained

Whether you're thinking about investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA or you're just exploring the savings options out there, ISAs can be a good choice.

Self-Invested Personal Pensions

A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) allows you to take control of your retirement investments.

The Benefits of A Power of Attorney

Setting up a Power of Attorney gives peace of mind that your affairs can be looked after, even if you become incapacitated.

The Probate Process

Probate is the name of the legal process where a deceased person’s Will is validated and their estate is settled.

What I Own & Where I Keep It

This document allows you to keep details of all the important information needed by your beneficiaries when you pass away.

What Is Income Drawdown?

Income Drawdown allows you to flexibly access your pension whenever you need it, rather than receiving a fixed amount of income.