Dealing with planned life changes

The penny drops podcast

The penny drops podcast is here to help you understand your money and make better informed financial decisions.

Getting started with money Growing and changing

Divorce and pensions

Pensions are an important asset and will be considered as part of the overall financial settlement between you and your...

Pensions & Retirement Your money

Family Financial Planning

This guide is designed to help aspiring first-time parents with their financial planning.

Financial planning Home and family

Separation or divorce

If you’re divorced or separated your financial circumstances may have changed. Our guide explains how to review your income...

The importance of nominating your beneficiaries

Deciding what happens to your pension when you die might not be front of mind, but it could give you peace of mind.

Planning ahead - a checklist

A checklist of things to do to make life easier for your family when you're gone including making a will, power of attorneys...

Bereavement Home and family

How to make sure the right person gets your pension when you're gone

Read our guide on how to make sure that the right person gets your pensions benefits.

Pensions & Retirement Your money

Making a will

A will is a legal document that sets out who will get what when you die. Find out why you should have a will, how to change...

What you can put in a will

If you're thinking of writing your will, what should you put in it? You can choose what happens to your estate and who'll...

Five things to consider before opening a branch at the 'Bank of Mum and...

This guide highlights the pros and cons of lending adult children money, also known as 'the bank of Mum and Dad'

Financial planning Your money

Retirement

When you retire your main source of income is likely to be your pension. We explain what income you might have in retirement...

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney isn't just for older, wealthier people. Anyone can benefit from having one. Our guide explains the...