Teachers Across England Strike
On October 1st teachers across England took to the streets to say ‘enough is enough’. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of
Employment and Unemployment, Government, Income, Pension, UK
Italian Consumer Confidence Has Returned
Showing a return of faith in the Italian economy, consumer confidence in the nation has reached a two year high. As many other nations in
How Much Money Do You Need For Retirement?
Just how much should someone save into a pension to gather enough money to pay for a comfortable retirement? That’s the question that puzzles many
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Government, Income, Pension
QE Tapering Set to Begin
Quantitative Easing is a complex monetary policy that essentially involves pumping money into the economy. This method is used solely by central banks as it
Bank, Bonds, Employment and Unemployment, Income, Property and Real Estate
Who needs a Galaxy Gear or any other smartwatch?
Watch this space as electronics companies queue up to compete for a smartwatch that can link you to the web and run apps. Samsung is
US Economy Gaining Momentum
The US has greatly improved in a number of ways this past year and the government are now strongly considering tapering the Quantitative Easing program.
Economy, Employment and Unemployment, Income, Oil and Gas, USA
Don’t forget your spouse in retirement planning
Including a spouse in retirement plans tends to lead to less conflict and stress when couples spend more time together when they give up work.
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Income, Pension, USA
Global Wealth Soars To $135 Trillion
Global private wealth increased by 7.8% to a massive $135.5 trillion in 2012 – following a trend set by the previous two years. In 2010,
French Pensions Get a Makeover
This past Tuesday the French government announced the eagerly anticipated pension reforms. The reformations are put in place due to an overwhelming deficit in the
Economy, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, France, Income, Pension
MENA Has The World’s Highest Jobless Rate
Civil unrest across the Middle East and North Africa has resulted in the highest jobless rate across the world. An average 28% of men and
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Government, Income, Middle East
Pension Income Expectations Are Too High For Many
Yet another wave of research confirms retirement savers are not putting enough money aside to fund their later years. More than a quarter of savers
Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Income, Pension, Saving, UK
Britain’s Open Invitation To The Most Talented Expats
A deep love of the arts, science and culture is encouraging some of the world’s top talent to come to Britain as expats. The government