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Read about the top three financial challenges facing divorced women in 2024 and discover practical steps your clients could take to tackle them.

When it comes to determining a lump sum payout on divorce, the Duxbury calculation is a common place to start – but it has limitations. Find out more in this useful guide.

Blended families can be vulnerable to inheritance disputes when a person passes away. Discover three estate planning tips for a smooth transition of assets.

The financial effects of divorce often continue after the legal part is over. Here are three reasons for women to prioritise retirement savings when divorcing.

Dealing with financial problems for the first time can be extremely daunting and when they are part of a divorce settlement the emotional pressure can seem overwhelming

A quick Google search shows that 42% of marriages in the UK end in divorce, but with the additional pressures that COVID-19 has presented the nation, this figure is likely to increase.

Some 42% of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce and many make big mistakes when dividing the assets. What seems like a good idea for the short term, may have a detrimental effect in the longer term.

Women often have an emotional attachment to the family home when dealing with divorce but this can have disastrous financial consequences.

In my experience, women often ignore the question of their partner’s pension and, understandably, focus on the family home which provides security at a very difficult time even though it may not be the right thing to do for their long term financial health.

How often do you receive a bank statement for a savings account and feel deflated when you see the measly amount you have earnt in interest? You are not the only one…

Many companies hold cash on deposit as they have no immediate plans for it which means over the years substantial sums tend to build up. But given falling interest rates and rising inflation option is becoming less attractive, so here are a few ideas things that may help…

Why a good financial adviser can be as useful as a Sat Nav...

With the end of the tax year looming (5th April), now is the perfect opportunity to make use of any tax or personal allowances that you have not yet used. But be quick, as many are “use it or lose it”.

A good financial adviser is like a good mechanic: you likely will need one at some point in your life, it could save you a sizable chunk of money, and many people have no clue where to start when it comes to finding one.

Many people think that the only way to avoid Inheritance Tax (40%) is to gift money out of their estate or put the money into trust. But there is another way.

Following the rejection of the Government’s proposed EU withdrawal agreement on 15th January, there remains the possibility of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

A simple pension “health check” will help keep you on track for retirement.