In the UK, women, legally, have equal standing with men. This equality, however, does not necessarily manifest itself in terms of pay. As a result, women can find it even more of a struggle to get on the property ladder. Fortunately, there are ways for women, and...
National Insurance contributions do not pay for your state pension. They are simply contributions to government coffers to be spent as the government sees fit. Under current rules, those contributions do entitle you to a state pension (eventually). Those rules can,...
In principle, any asset can be included in a divorce settlement. This includes digital assets such as cryptocurrency. In practice, whether or not a particular asset will be included in a divorce settlement will depend on various circumstances. Here is a quick guide...
Time famously waits for nobody. Growing up may be optional but growing old is a reality. This means that everybody has to plan for it. If you’re a paid employee, the chances are that your retirement arrangements will be linked to your job. If, however, you’re...
