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What is a podcast? A podcast is an online show, similar to a radio...

If you like radio – you’ll love our money guide podcast series

For obvious reasons, the last six months have been an intense period for us...

An improvement on funding home improvements? 

Modern life is complex.  We create and gather so much information in a variety...

Does your family know in which drawer your will is in? 

In a recent introductory piece for Silversurfers, Over the hill? Over the limit? Over...

Learn before you leap. Is Equity Release inevitable once you’re over 50? 
Over the hill? Over the limit? Overstated?

Why is it that, just as you’ve paid off your mortgage and you’re more...

Over 50 plans – 5 Top Tips 2020

As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic life has rarely felt quite so...

4 smart ‘finish line’ tips – Write your FREE Will

Don’t leave your family and friends scrambling to make arrangements, it’s not cool and...

How to get financial advice through social distancing, the benefits of remote advice

Over the last few months, there have been considerable changes in our society, not...

Why a professional financial adviser could help you

Most people would benefit from professional pension advice or are likely to need a...

Now is the time to consult a pensions specialist

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis escalating and the FTSE 100 experiencing its worst day...

Confused about pensions? Here’s what you need to know

Confused about your pension and how much you should be saving? Here are some...

Are you part of the ‘sandwich generation’? 

Saving for the long and happy retirement we all deserve is becoming more and...

Retirement finances: 10 top tips if you’re retiring in 2020

For some workers, 2020 will be a milestone year – not just as it...

Why a Funeral Plan Could Be Your Best Financial Decision of 2020

As we begin a new decade, you might be starting to think about how...

Top tips for savings success in 2020

It’s that time of year again when we’re thinking about getting our finances in...

What will 2020 bring for your finances?

The start of the New Year is traditionally a time for many people take...

Is your money as ‘safe as houses’? 

With experts sounding the warning bell on the current rental crisis, buy-to-let property repossessions...

Don’t Take Your Life for Granted

In our busy schedules and own little worlds, it is easy to forget that...

7 retirement planning mistakes to avoid

Whether you’ve already started building a nest egg, or are simply weighing up your...

It’s Your Life, Protect It.

It is heartbreaking to discover that only about 30% of adults in the UK...

Under the microscope – Pre-paid funeral plans from SunLife

The death of a loved one is always difficult.  A growing number of people...

What happens if you don’t make a will?

60% of adults in the UK don’t have a will, meaning each year, thousands...

I’m Over 50, so what are my Life Insurance options?

Life Insurance is designed to provide financial support to your loved ones when you...

Why over-50s so often need a wealth workout

Co-Founder Lee Goggin highlights the common financial goals and concerns spurring over-50s to seek...

Medical Travel Insurance: What you need to know

Shopping for travel insurance can be a daunting task when there are so many...

How to support your family living abroad

Say your youngest has jetted off to another location around the world to pursue...

Don’t let taxes ruin your retirement abroad

The most tax-efficient places to retire abroad Moving overseas in retirement is a path...

Make a sunny property in Portugal yours in retirement

For many retirees in the UK, heading abroad and investing in property is an...

Take control of your retirement with drawdown

Whether you’re thinking about slowing down at work or making some lifestyle changes, you’ll...

How much should you be spending on a pint on holiday?

By its nature, the floating exchange rate system is volatile. It’s regularly impacted by...

How to Take Your Investments Up A Gear

We’ve all heard of investing in the buy-to-let property market, but have you heard...

5 Things You Need To Know About Foreign Exchange

There are plenty of reasons why you may need to transfer money overseas, be...

Take your skills abroad in retirement as a location-independent freelancer

Are you nearing the end of your working career? Or have you already retired...

Multi-pet insurance: what you need to know

Many pet insurance companies offer discounts to owners with more than one pet. These...

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