Many of us wouldn’t consider a will the most exciting of documents, but their contents can be life-changing. Many a classic detective novel revolves around a will being read aloud by the family solicitors, and the family shocked by its contents. Indeed, we see it so often on TV, we probably consider that it doesn’t […]
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Flying solo: why retirees are setting out on adventures on their own
When I talk to people who are retiring, travel is almost always near (or at) the top of their list to do as soon as they quit the 9 to 5. What’s more, it’s often the more adventurous or exotic side of travel too – cruises, safaris, treks and tours of countries such as China. […]
Lagging behind: pension savings in Europe and the UK
The British save less for their retirement than other Europeans: Paul explains why you should talk to your adult children about pensions.
“We don’t want the money”: the surprising results of a new study into millennials and inheritance
A new survey by Barclays Wealth has revealed a statistic that many might find surprising: almost a third of older millennials are happy not to inherit. The UK-wide study asked 4,000 40-year-old millennials and their parents for their views on inheritance, and found that: “32 per cent of millennials would rather their parents focused on […]
The Great Unretirement: back to work for pensioners
Some retirees are deciding to unretire and return to paid work after state pension age. We look at the main reasons why and the benefits of unretirement.
What will your kids do with your legacy? Intergenerational wealth planning and the trust factor.
Do you trust the next generation to make the best use of what they inherit? A new national survey suggests that 25% of baby boomer parents don’t believe that the younger generation will. The “Planning to pass it on” survey also revealed that 48% of the same parental age group considered that: “The attitudes and […]
