Pension scams can come in many shapes and sizes. While some of the worst scams give themselves away quickly, the more convincing scams can leave you facing significant losses and wondering how to rebuild your pension pot.

Few subjects are more challenging to discuss with loved ones than life insurance, death and funerals. However, pre-paid funeral plans offer a means of removing the pressure from family and friends after you have gone. So, where do you start?

Traditionally, the Co-op has been the go-to provider for funerals and funeral plans for many families. Co-op funeral plans now fall under the FCA's remit after the body took over regulation of the funeral plans industry in July 2022. So what do the Co-op's pre-paid funeral plans offer, and are they value for money?

Direct cremation funeral plans are rising in popularity. They offer a straightforward, cost-effective and no-frills approach to organising your funeral.

Latest estimates suggest lost pension pots in the UK now total a staggering £26 billion, a £7 billion increase in the last four years. Additional data from the Association of British Insurers shows that around 3 million pension pots are not currently matched to their owner. So how do you go about finding a lost pension pot?

The UK still has a solid buy-to-let market even though regulations have recently tightened and costs have increased. There is an opportunity to create a long-term rental income stream with the potential for capital appreciation. But is buy-to-let a worthwhile investment after 50?

There is a general misconception that mortgages are not accessible to those over 50. While this may have been the case before, as we live longer and work longer, mortgage funding is now more accessible for the over 50s.