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on 02 February 2012Sky TV more important than life insurance
Guest blogger Louise Colley of Aviva looks at the big risks many families are taking by ignoring insurance in favour of Sky TV. -
on 28 January 2012New way to make sense of pensions jargon
Guest blogger Tim Jones, chief executive of the new, not-for-profit pension scheme NEST, discusses its mission to bust pensions jargon. -
on 09 December 2011
Annuity rates to fall as much as 20%
Annuity rates continue to fall, and may fall another 20% yet. So how can you limit the damage? -
on 09 December 2011Young people are more money-savvy than you think
Guest blogger Paul Godwin of Aviva looks at a campaign aimed at helping younger people make the most of their money. -
on 22 November 2011Understanding the risks of peer-to-peer lending
Guest blogger Alex Gowar of peer-to-peer lender RateSetter explains why peer-to-peer lending is not as risky as it may seem. -
on 21 November 201110 steps to financial fitness
Guest blogger Mike Stafford, of the Institute of Financial Planning, highlights ten simple steps to financial planning success. -
on 12 October 2011Baby boomers face pension shock
In the space of a few short years the retirement awaiting the baby boomer generation has turned ugly. So what should they do? -
on 09 September 2011
Why being a 'Commitment Sleepwalker' will cost you
Guest blogger John Lawson of Standard Life explains the three main stages of financial commitment, and how knowing which group you fall into can help boost your finances in the future. -
on 04 September 2011
You'll have to pay for your own care in retirement!
Guest blogger Clive Bolton of Aviva looks at the care dilemma the over 55s face. -
on 01 September 2011The danger of ignoring your pension!
Many of us are happy to forget about pension once it's opened and set up, but this can be an expensive error. -
on 02 August 2011Authorities making a mess of measuring risk
Guest blogger John Lawson of Standard Life looks at the proposals for measuring funds' level of risk, and why they miss the point. -
on 19 July 2011
Make money from mobile phone apps
Guest blogger Jamie Lyons explains how having an idea for a mobile phone app can see you quids in. -
on 12 July 2011
It's time to switch to career average pensions
Guest blogger Bob Bullivant explains why career average pension schemes are a fairer proposition. -
on 29 June 2011
How to prepare for your care in retirement
Guest blogger Jonathan Bruce of Prestige Nursing & Care looks at the care home crisis, and how to prepare. -
on 25 June 2011How to make money from US property
US foreclosure market offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for shrewd investors, explains guest blogger Nigel Gough. -
on 24 June 2011
Why pension reform may be overburdening the young
Guest blogger Bob Bullivant explains why he's uncomfortable with the pensions burden placed on the next generation. -
on 01 June 2011
Enjoy your employers' cash in retirement
Guest blogger Paul Goodwin of Aviva looks at what auto-enrolment could mean for future generations of pensioners. -
on 19 May 2011Parents, give your child a decent retirement!
Guest blogger John Lawson of Standard Life looks at whether parents should consider paying into pensions for their children. -
on 27 April 2011
How to plan your pension
Guest blogger Philip Brown looks at the things you should consider when planning your retirement savings. -
on 01 April 2011
A month of change for pensions
There are lots of changes to pensions coming up in April - so what does it all mean? -
on 28 March 2011How to avoid a retirement in the red
Guest blogger Clive Bolton of Aviva looks at why so many are reaching retirement still in debt, and how to avoid an indebted twilight. -
on 03 March 2011
It pays to fix your savings
Guest blogger Richard Brown of first direct looks at how to get the best return from your savings. -
on 14 January 2011Why thinking short-term can boost your pension!
When it comes to buying annuities, many of us are ignorant of the potential benefits of going with a short-term annuity. -
on 17 December 2010
How to get started with spread betting
Guest blogger Joshua Raymond of City Index explains how spread betting works, and how to go about making some cash from it. -
on 26 November 2010
Don't miss out on a richer retirement
Guest blogger Bob Bullivant explains why ignoring the open market when shopping for an annuity could cost you a small fortune. -
on 19 November 2010
You can't afford not to plan your finances!
Guest blogger Sue Whitbread, of the Institute of Financial Planning, explains the importance of getting your financial plans in order -
on 10 September 2010
How to beat low annuity rates
Guest blogger Saran Allott-Davey at Heron House Financial Management asks whether unsecured pension is a good alternative to annuities. -
on 07 July 2010
The most important financial decision you’ll ever make
Guest blogger Brian Morgan, director at Heath Lambert Consulting explains why choosing how to take benefits from your pension is never a decision to be taken lightly. -
on 18 June 2010
A clever way to escape inheritance tax
Saran Allott-Davey of Heron House Financial Management explains how to protect more of your money from inheritance tax. -
on 11 June 2010
How NS&I index-linked savings certificates really work
How do index-linked savings certificates really work? NS&I provides the definitive answer.
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