We all know that at some point, we will lose our parents. For the older generation who have been married or together for many years, this can mean that one parent is suddenly living alone. This can be a daunting and often worrying period for a widow or widower, with a plethora of paperwork including […]
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Happiness is not a number; a new report into ‘meaning, purpose and happiness’ in retirement
A report sees a major shift in financial advisors, highlighting the growing desire for discussions about ‘meaning, purpose and happiness’ in retirement.
Digital assets, NFTs and the importance of keeping secure records
Back in May this year, a viral video clip of a baby biting his brother’s finger sold as a “non-fungible token” for an incredible $760,999. As the New York Times reported, the auction of the 2009 video clip: “Allowed bidders to “own the soon-to-be-deleted YouTube phenomenon” and be the “sole owner of this lovable piece […]
A tale of three retirements
How three recent retirees, all aged under 60, approached their transition into retirement from full-time careers.
Looking after No1: estate planning for single people
Many estate planning articles and resources make a big assumption about their readership – that they are married or (how modern!) in a long-term relationship. 7.9 million and counting 40% of the UK adult population are not living as a couple. That’s about 7.9million people in 2020. So, this assumption of everyone planning for their […]
Living with your parents: how to balance your retirement with their changing needs
Are you spending your pre- retirement looking after Mum and Dad in their retirement? 5 tips on how to balance your needs and theirs.
