Annual bonuses, gifts, and receiving an inheritance are all examples of a windfall we might receive. But, as tempting as it may be, it makes little sense to spend it immediately. Instead, it is much better to invest the cash towards your future.

This article was written for Pension Times by Jack Rainbow, and is a follow-up to a recent piece they provided telling the story of their difficulty at getting their social housing landlord to grant permission for the installation of solar panels.