What did the Conservatives promise in their manifesto that could affect your finances? The post What has the new Conservative government promised to do? appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

Thousands of people – so called ‘mortgage prisoners’ are currently trapped in their mortgage, paying a high rate of interest. What can you do if you’re one of them? The post What’s being done to help mortgage prisoners? appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

Online retailers are offering ‘buy now, pay later’ options to shoppers. What’s involved and what are the pros and cons? The post Buy now, pay later when you shop online appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

If you want to get an independent financial adviser or planner to help with your finances, come to our event on November 20th. The post SavvyWoman Event on November 20th – how to find professional help with your finances appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

Couples who are living together have very few rights, compared to those who are married or in a civil partnership. Find out how they compare. The post Marriage, living together and civil partnership – what’s the difference? appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

From today, anyone who has a ‘pot’ type of pension will get regular ‘wake-up’ reminders from their pension company once they reach the age of 50. What will be in these packs? What’s changing with the wake-up pack? From Friday (November 1st) pension firms will have to send out tailored pension reminders when their customers. The post Wake up! Over 50s will get extra pension updates appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

A new report says that women are at risk of losing out more as we live longer, unless the government takes steps to address this. Among its recommendations, it says the government should pay into women's pensions when they're carers. The post Gender equality could get worse unless the government intervenes appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

If you want to save, there’s an alternative to a bank savings account - and that’s a credit union. Find out how credit union savings accounts work. The post Credit union savings accounts appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

What are the campaign groups for 1950s women affected by the state pension age rise doing? What’s happened since the judicial review decision into the rise in the state pension age? The post What are Backto60 and WASPI doing? What’s the latest for 1950s women? appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more

Starting a pension if you're self employed can be daunting. But don't let it put you off! We all need something to live on when we retire. Find out how to get started. The post Tips on how to start a pension when you’re self employed appeared first on SavvyWoman ..read more