Who will inherit your pension?

Who will inherit your pension?

1 in 6 people don’t know who their pension would go to if they passed away  Cohabiting partners are especially at risk of missing out if not formally nominated  Some still have ex-partners listed – regular reviews are essential  One in six people with a partner admitted in a recent study1 that they ‘do not […]

Mortgage overpayments: small sums add up

Mortgage overpayments: small sums add up

A third of homeowners are currently making overpayments on their mortgage  40% of homeowners don’t have the confidence to overpay their mortgage  Most lenders allow you to make overpayments of up to 10% of your mortgage balance each year without incurring any penalties  UK homeowners could collectively save £2.3bn on mortgage interest each year by […]

‘Squeezed middle’ falling into ‘protection gap’

'Squeezed middle’ falling into ‘protection gap’

Only 30% of those aged 30 to 34 and 34% of those aged 35 to 39 have enough life cover to protect their family  Households often insure mortgages but neglect cover for children and dependents  The ‘squeezed middle’ must prioritise protection to avoid future shortfalls  People in their 30s and 40s are falling into the […]