Coronavirus - Managing your finances in difficult times

Where to find useful information during COVID-19

If you’re looking for information or support during the Covid-19 pandemic there are several charities and organisations that...

Coronavirus scams – how to spot and avoid them

Scammers are exploiting fears over coronavirus to target consumers. Follow our tips to avoid being scammed.

Avoiding scams Your money

Podcast: How to get support if you’re experiencing a drop in income

Katie Eagles and Sarah Pennells, Head of Financial Capability, discuss the impact of a change in income, what that might mean...

Pensions & Retirement

Missing out on child benefit?

If your income has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, you may now be entitled to claim child benefit, without having...

Personal Finance

Managing your money during difficult times

In uncertain times like this, thinking about your financial situation can be stressful. But there are things you can do that...

Financial planning Members

Coronavirus measures to protect the nation’s finances

The Government has drafted emergency legislation to help our personal finances during the coronavirus crisis.

Financial planning Members

Help if you're struggling to pay your bills

If your household income has fallen due to coronavirus and you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with the bills,...

Personal Finance Your money

How is coronavirus affecting my pension?

In this short animation we look at the impact the coronavirus is having on your pension, and why it’s important to remember...

Funds Investments

Coronavirus and your pension: Stay calm and stay invested?

The COVID-19 pandemic that’s sweeping the globe is unsettling for us all, and the stock market has seen huge swings and...

Investments Pensions & Retirement

What coronavirus means for your savings and investments

With the bank base rate slashed to 0.1% and stock markets in turmoil, what does the future hold for your savings and...

Financial planning Your money

Coronavirus: how to save money on bills

If your income has been affected by the coronavirus measures, what can you do to help your money go further?

Personal Finance Your money

Why go for financial advice?

Financial advisers are focused on delivering the best outcomes for you and your family. In the current environment it’s more...

Financial planning Pensions & Retirement

How to find a good financial adviser

If you’re concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on your pensions or investments you may like to get help...

Financial planning Your money

Getting ready for advice

Doing a bit of preparation before meeting a financial adviser can help you to feel more comfortable about your first session....

Financial planning

The penny drops podcast: Staying motivated and determined

In this episode of 'The penny drops', our host Andrea Fox joins Mikael Lawal to talk about his journey from poverty to...

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Looking after your mental health

When you consider or take out life insurance, you might think more about the importance of being healthy. But taking care of...

Life insurance

Coronavirus support if you’re self employed

If you're self-employed, you may be worried about loss of earnings because of coronavirus. Find out about the support that...

Personal Finance Your money

The penny drops podcast: Money and your mental health

In this episode of 'The penny drops', host Andrea Fox speaks to fashionpreneur and mental health campaigner George David...

Financial planning Members

Worried about redundancy? Five steps to take

If you're worried about being made redundant, our guide explains what redundancy pay you'd get and what you can do to manage...

Personal Finance Your money

When someone dies - where to get help

Where to get information, help and support when someone dies - from help with funeral costs to bereavement benefits, and from...

Bereavement Funeral planning

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

What you can put in a will

If you’re thinking of writing a will, this handy list of the things you can do with a will is a good starting point.