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Auto-enrolment thresholds maintained: many at risk of sleepwalking into an unhappy retirement due to insufficient funds.

3rd February 2025

Following a review, the new Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell has confirmed auto-enrolment (AE) thresholds will be maintained at the current levels* for 2025/26.

73% of employers rate parenting costs as one of the top issues for employee wellbeing.

30th January 2025

National Parent Mental Health Day – on 30th January - serves as a powerful reminder of the unique challenges faced by working parents. Juggling the demands of raising a family alongside the pressures of a career can take a toll on mental wellbeing

Stamp duty changes highlight why employees need financial wellbeing support for key life events.

27th January 2025

The temporary increase in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) thresholds is set to expire on 31 March 2025, meaning transactions completed after this date will be subject to the higher Stamp Duty rates.

Tips to help employees build their financial resilience.

15th January 2025

In the current environment, it has become difficult for a lot of people to save as much as they would like, in fact, a survey of working adults by WEALTH at work found that the biggest financial concerns for the year include not having enough savings for unexpected costs (40%) and not being able to save enough for the future (38%).

Planning how to pay for retirement.

15th January 2025

Planning how to pay for retirement is one of the biggest financial decisions people make. It is important to understand all the options, make informed decisions and avoid making expensive mistakes.

The right support at the right time.

15th January 2025

Jonathan Watts-Lay looks at the challenges faced by members and what they need to know in the year ahead. He also outlines how trustees, schemes and employers can help members take the right course of action to best optimise their retirement outcomes.

Top tips for those retiring in 2025.

27th December 2024

“Planning how to pay for retirement is one of the biggest financial decisions people make. It is important that employees are supported to understand all the options, make informed decisions, and avoid making expensive mistakes with their hard earned savings,” says Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist.

10 tips to help employees take control of their finances in 2025.

23rd December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close it is a good time for people to reset their finances and goals for the year ahead. Factors that impact someone’s finances could have changed significantly over the previous year, so it's always a good idea to regularly review.

Top 10 savings tips for this festive season.

27th November 2024

“Managing money during the festive season can be challenging, but careful planning could make it possible to enjoy the holidays without getting into debt.” says Jonathan Watts Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist.