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Insurer scraps upper age limit on single trip policies for Europe
Over 50s insurance specialist Staysure has announced the removal of its upper age limit restrictions on its European single trip travel insurance policies. Recognising the challenges older travellers face when searching for affordable travel insurance, Staysure will now expand its … Continue reading
One in five new retirees will have debts taking nearly a decade to pay off
Almost one in five (19 per cent) of those planning to retire this year will do so with debts outstanding, averaging £21,800, according to new research from Prudential. The insurer’s ‘Class of’ research into the future plans, finances and aspirations … Continue reading
Brain’s desire for ‘instant gratification’ can wreck future finances
Most of us prefer to the thrill of buying now rather than saving and safeguarding our financial future, according to new research from the Skipton Building Society. But it may not be all our fault as our brains are not … Continue reading
Half of couples risk leaving partners without income
Almost half of couples over the age of 40 have failed to make financial arrangements to ensure that their other halves will continue to receive an income on the death of their partner Nearly 1 in 5 women plan to … Continue reading
Escaping Debt & Poverty – new ebook guide
There’s no point in denying it; tens of millions of people are having their lives ruined by painful debt or poverty. One side-effect of this crippling affliction is the apparent lack of control and inability to stop further decline. Thankfully, … Continue reading
Grass is not always greener in foreign climes, warns Foreign & Commonwealth Office
British nationals planning to retire abroad are being warned to learn more about their destination before moving by the Government’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office. With six million British nationals planning to head overseas when they retire[1], the FCO is teaming … Continue reading
1 in 5 couples has no financial plan for retirement
New research from Prudential has found that couples in the UK are happy to talk about their money, but struggle to turn these conversations into concrete financial plans for the future. The annual survey, analysing attitudes to money and retirement … Continue reading
Britain’s nation of holiday money hoarders
Almost half of us returning from holiday with foreign currency squirrel it away with a plan to use it for the next trip, rather than bother with the hassle of shopping around for the best exchange rates to convert it … Continue reading
Is your pension a mousetrap?
Final salary pensioners are being urged to explore options to mitigate risks posed by the growing pension deficit threat, following reports of a potential cheese share-price war in the UK. The warnings from Reece Fallaize, Global Technical Adviser at deVere … Continue reading