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Thoughtful personal finance articles that explore topical issues and answer the questions people want properly explained, helping readers build understanding and make more confident decisions.
Why divorce and financial planning need an expert hand.
Bethany Lawton, one of our Pensions on Divorce Experts (PODE), on the vital role of financial planning during divorce and the value of pensions in settlements.
How to reduce your financial stress after a divorce.
Reduce the financial stress after a divorce with our helpful guide. Learn how to assess your finances, create a budget, manage debt, and plan for the future.
How to revise your will and estate plans after divorce.
What are the steps to revising your will and estate plan post-divorce to ensure your assets and loved ones are protected and your wishes accurately reflected?
How to review and rebuild your finances after a divorce.
A complete guide to financial recovery after divorce. Includes budgeting, debt management, investment planning, emotional well-being and practical strategies.
How do Pensions on Divorce Experts simplify pension sharing?
This article explains the need for a Pensions on Divorce Expert (PODE) when getting divorced and outlines how a Pension Sharing Order (PSO) is calculated.
What is a pension sharing order (PSO) in the UK?
Pension Sharing Orders divide the assets in pension pots between a divorcing couple, making it an essential part of UK divorce proceedings.
Pensions and divorce. What is a Pension Sharing Order (PSO)?
A Pension Sharing Order (PSO) is a formal agreement to divide the value of a couple's pensions after a divorce. PSOs are not always suitable for every divorce.
What happens if a Pension Sharing Order (PSO) deadline is breached?
We came across this scenario very recently with a client and felt it was worth sharing what the impact of missing a PSO deadline is and what the options are for resolving it.
Life and finances after divorce for women.
Divorce is never easy, even when it’s amicable. Understanding your finances after divorce helps to puts you in a position of independence & knowledge is power.
How much does financial advice cost?
One of the first questions we are asked by prospective clients, is ‘how much does your advice cost?’. This is of course a perfectly reasonable question. In this article, we will look at the typical ways Financial Advisors charge and the range of costs people may come across when shopping around for financial advice.
Women entitled to higher State Pension on divorce.
A divorced woman may be able to substitute her ex-husband’s National Insurance record for her own up to the date of their divorce when working out her Basic State Pension, thereby increasing her own entitlement.
Is tax payable when getting divorced?
Whether tax is payable will depend on the individual circumstances of your divorce or dissolution, this article looks into the detail.
Why every household needs a budget (and how to get started).
If you have ever felt that there’s not enough money left at the end of the month and that putting aside savings is near impossible, a budget could really help.
How do I find a good Financial Adviser?
We know this is a dilemma many people face, whether they are searching for a financial adviser for the first time, or, for whatever reason, they are seeking to replace their existing financial adviser.