Tag: work
How does the buy to let conveyancing process work?
Once your offer is accepted, your solicitor will contact the seller’s solicitor to request the contract pack to check. The…
How do ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ schemes work?
As the name suggests, this type of scheme allows consumers to buy goods – typically from a standard retailer –…
Women need to work an extra 18 years to match men’s pension savings
A number of charities and organisations are petitioning the government to introduce greater protections for women in recognition of the…
The number of women aged 50+ in work or looking for work has increased by 291% since the Queen took the throne in 1952
The number of women aged 50 and above who are either in work or looking for work has nearly quadrupled…
How private pensions work – Rest Less
There isn’t a limit on how much you can pay into your pension each year. However, there is a cap…
From an office job to outdoor field work – how Richard achieved a work-life balance at 60
During his time as a Regional Field Interviewer, Richard surveyed people on their door steps for data that would be…
Can I take my pension at age 55 and still work?
These days, you may have no option but to work for longer while taking money from your pension to make…
How do pension allowances work?
No, once you’ve started taking money out of your defined contribution pension, your Annual Allowance falls from £40,000 to £4,000…
50% of unemployed men aged 50+ are out of work for at least a year
Lewis concluded: “The long-term unemployment of any group of individuals is bad news for everyone. We’d like to see the…
How to return to work after a period of unemployment
While it’s important not to make your employment break the main focus of your job application, you should always be…