Educational Resources

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Your library for financial education resources.

How to Structure Your Pension Income – Case Studies

Which pension do you use first, how much do you take, and what does that decision restrict later on?
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Annuities & The State Pension

Income you can rely on regardless of investment markets — an increasingly important consideration for many people approaching retirement.
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Defined Benefit Pensions Explained: What You Need to Know

A Defined Benefit pension provides a guaranteed income for life, paid by the pension scheme. The crucial difference compared to DC pensions is where the responsibility sits.
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Pension Basics: Defined Contribution (DC) Pensions

If you’re approaching retirement, chances are most of your pension savings are held in a Defined Contribution (DC) pension.
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Pension & Retirement FAQs – Your Questions Answered

Matthew and Joe took the opportunity to answer some of the most common (and thoughtful) questions we’ve received over the year.
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Christmas Gifting: How to Give Money Tax-Efficiently This Festive Season

How gifts work, the various exemptions available, how to record them properly, and the traps to avoid.
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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.