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Staff Writer joined Age Group in 2020.

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As unpleasant as the thought may be, we all need to plan for the future and what could happen if we become unable to make decisions for ourselves or even communicate clearly.

Staff Writer - 3 min read

The future of the state pension

The state pension is something that we Brits have come to expect after years of hard work and paying taxes.

But as legislation seems to change on a regular basis, how much can we expect to receive in later life? And when is it likely that we will qualify?

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Buy to let – a landlords perspective

Whenever you read an article or listen to a report about buy-to-let properties, you inevitably hear about rogue landlords and the exploitation of tenants.

Staff Writer - 4 min read

Beware of pension scams – part 2

There is clearly a need for a ban on pension cold-calling, but critics say there is much more that needs to be done to protect innocent people from scammers stealing their life savings.

Staff Writer - 3 min read

Beware of pension scams – part 1

Pension scams have wiped out approximately £1 billion from people's retirement savings plans and, as a result, a total ban on cold-calling has come into force.

Staff Writer - 3 min read

The problems with interest-only mortgages part 2

In this week’s article, former mortgage broker Steven Lawson continues his explanation of the problems associated with interest-only mortgages.

Staff Writer - 4 min read

The problems with interest-only mortgages part 1

Interest-only mortgages were very popular prior to the financial crisis of 2008.

They allowed mortgagees to take out a mortgage on a home and just pay the interest of the amount borrowed without any repayment of the capital.

Staff Writer - 3 min read