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People have grave concerns about a traditional funeral and are opting for cremations instead. Four out of five funerals in the UK are cremations and relatives and loved ones are looking for more memorable and unique ways to celebrate their loss. Spreading ashes has become more important than the funeral service, with families and friends … Read more
Money can’t buy love or happiness, but having enough to spend can make you happier, according to new research. The revealing study has found that cash and happiness are closely related, but people do not need to be wealthy to be happy – just £82 more than you need to spend every week does the … Read more
If you have ever splashed the cash and made a big mistake you have had to live with for a while, then join the club! Around 75% of people admit they have made an embarrassing financial mistake, while the rest are probably too red-faced to admit their indiscretion. The most common regret is not saving … Read more
Millennials around the world need to wake up to working and living longer and to shake off unrealistic dreams of retirement, says a new study. Only 10% plan to work beyond the age of 65, according to Shifting Sands, a retirement report from HSBC Bank. Millennials – 19 to 36 year olds – expect to … Read more
Most retired people over 50 believe they stopped working too soon, according to the surprise results of a new survey. Although millions of workers are angry and dismayed that the government is shifting the state retirement age farther away, 85% of those already retired rue the day they gave up work. On average, says the … Read more
Expat favourites Australia and Canada top the list of the world’s most liveable countries, according to a new survey. Melbourne ranks the best place to live in the world, closely followed by Adelaide and Perth. While Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary in Canada also scoop top spots. Making up the rest of the top 10 world … Read more
Years of campaigning for equal rights in the workplace have done little to close the pay gap for women, according to new figures. In the 28 nation European Union, the average pay gap is 16.4% in favour of men, says a new report from the EU. Women lag men’s wages by only 5% in Slovenia … Read more
English expats have a head start in dating as their accent has been voted the most attractive in the world in a dating survey spanning 24 countries. The English accent was rated ‘hot’ by 27% of men and women taking the Time Out Global Dating Survey. The competition was way behind – the top 10 … Read more
People giving up work this year expect to have an annual retirement income of £17,000 – the highest level for more than six years. Flexible access to pension funds and more consumer confidence in the economy are boosting pensions, according to financial firm The Prudential. Their study shows average retirement incomes are up 8% from … Read more
Sales of annuities are plunging as retirement savers delay making pension decisions pending next year’s wholesale reform of the market. The number of annuities bought by retirement savers dropped by 56% in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year. Not only did the number of annuities sold fall, but the … Read more