Monthly Archives: May 2026
Born in the 1960s? The State Pension Age Changes You Need to Know
If you were born in the 1960s and have a rough idea of when you plan to retire, it’s worth double-checking one important date, because it may have quietly shifted. From April 2026, the State Pension age in the UK has begun rising from 66 to 67. The increase is gradual and phased over two […]
Posted in Retirement Planning
Simple Tax Moves Married Couples Often Miss
Getting married comes with a lot of admin… names to change, seating plans to agonise over, a new set of in-laws to navigate. What often gets overlooked is that marriage also comes with some genuinely useful tax advantages that most couples never get around to using. Here are a few of the most commonly missed […]
Posted in Financial Planning
Missed Your Remortgage Date? Here’s What It Could Cost You
Life gets busy. A letter arrives, you mean to deal with it, and then somehow three months pass. When it comes to your mortgage deal ending, that delay can be surprisingly expensive. If your fixed rate has ended and you haven’t switched to a new deal, there’s a good chance you’ve rolled onto what’s called […]
Posted in Mortgage
Is Your Portfolio Too American? Why UK Investors Are Rethinking Their US Exposure
For a long time, having a lot of your investments in the US felt less like a risk and more like a reward. American tech giants kept climbing, US markets kept outperforming, and anyone who questioned it was probably just being difficult at dinner parties. But things shifted in 2025. A wave of US tariff […]
Posted in Investments