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The 2027 ISA Overhaul: Will the New Cash Charge Harm Savers?

A lower Cash ISA limit and a 22% charge on cash inside investment ISAs arrive in April 2027. Here's what it means before you act.

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Modernising Redress: What the Ombudsman Reforms Mean for You

The biggest shake-up of the Financial Ombudsman Service yet — faster decisions, but could fairness lose ground to rule-based certainty?

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Caught in the Backlog: What to Do If Your Teachers' Pension is Delayed

Systemic delays under the McCloud remedy are leaving thousands of retired teachers waiting years for full payouts. Here's how to claim what you're owed.

Lost pension potsPensions

The £31 Billion Epidemic: Track Down Your Lost Pensions

£31.1 billion sits forgotten in old pots, slowly eroding in value. Here's how to reclaim yours before fees and inflation eat it away.

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The 2027 Pension Tax Trap: Is Your Estate Prepared for the New IHT Rules?

From April 2027, pension pots enter the IHT net. Here's what it means for your estate — and how to act now.

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The Triple Lock Dilemma: Can the State Pension Survive Fiscal Reality?

The triple lock costs £150bn a year and government debt is rising. What does its uncertain future mean for your retirement?

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The Motherhood Penalty: Why the Gender Pension Gap Demands Your Attention

Women approaching retirement have half the pension savings of men. Here's why — and what to do about it.

NI contributions and pension ageNews

The £4,000 Stealth Blow: What the Rising State Pension Age Means for You

The hidden NI cost of working longer — and what you can do to protect yourself.

University costs and pension planningPlanning

Delaying Retirement: The Hidden Cost of the Bank of Mum and Dad

Parents funding university are risking their own retirement security. Here's how to balance both.

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Pension Pots and Inheritance Tax: Don't Panic, Do Plan

Complex tax changes are here — and fraudsters are exploiting the confusion. Here's the measured approach.

Retirement planningNews

The State Pension Age is Rising to 67: What You Need to Know

The gradual increase from 66 to 67 began in April 2026. Here's what it means for your timeline.

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The Pensions Dashboard Is Here: What It Means for You

All your pension pots in one place — but it won't tell you what to do with them.

Gender investment gapInvesting

The Gender Investment Gap: Why Three Quarters of Women Are Missing Out

75% of women have no investments. Here's what it costs them and how to start.

Gender retirement gapPlanning

The Gender Retirement Gap: Why It Persists and How to Close It

Career breaks, risk aversion and compounding inequality — the structural causes and what to do today.

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