Why the demand for financial education at work is rising. - 11th July 2023
Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, discusses why the demand for financial education at work is rising.
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News.
Should spare cash be used to reduce mortgage debt or increase pension savings? - 6th July 2023
When it comes to securing our financial future there are often a number of decisions that must be made.
Interview with GB News – 30th June. - 30th June 2023
Jonathan Watts-Lay appeared on GB News this morning, discussing the challenges people are facing in retirement.
Are rising costs affecting pension savings? - 28th June 2023
Employees are being forced to rethink their retirement plans due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Should extra cash be used to pay off your mortgage or pay into your pension? - 26th June 2023
With interest rates on the rise, we often get asked at our financial education sessions, is it best to pay off your mortgage or pay into your pension?
Interview with GB News. - 5th June 2023
Watch Jonathan Watts-Lay on GB News discussing our latest research findings.
One in three think they won’t be able to afford to retire. - 30th May 2023
As financial pressures on UK employees continue to grow, new research* shows just over 8 in 10 (83%) employees are concerned that the cost of living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring to make up for a shortfall in savings.
The benefits of salary sacrifice schemes. - 15th May 2023
We ask Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, what he thinks are the main benefits of salary sacrifice schemes and how employees can check whether their employer has such a scheme.
What are the perks of buying an electric car through salary sacrifice? - 24th April 2023
We asked Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, about the perks of buying an electric car through salary sacrifice.
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