A leading pension think tank has examined this question – but the findings aren’t straightforward. Over the years, there has been much focus on the tax treatment of pensions and ways to encourage greater saving for retirement. Arguably, there has … Continue reading →

A global jump in inflation in 2021 is raising the prospect of a broader upward trend beyond a short-term pandemic reaction. Source: Various including fred.stlouisfed.org, www.euro-area-statistics.org and Office for National Statistics The risk of the return of inflation has become a … Continue reading →

Research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) examines how pension contributions fit into life-cycle patterns. Economists often seem to think in a way that is unique to their world. Many of their theories start with the assumption that people behave rationally, weighing up all the pros and cons … Continue reading →

The outcome of a recent High Court case is a warning for anyone challenging a will.   As inheritances become more valuable, the number of disputes about wills have increased. Court cases rose by almost 50% to 188 in 2019 compared to the previous year according to … Continue reading →