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Retirement savings always feel like a "someday" goal, but most couples have no idea how their numbers stack up. At some point, you and your partner have probably asked the question: are we saving enough to stop working comfortably, or will we still be punching the clock at 80? It's…

A 53-year-old man with millions saved and a paid-off home wants to spend $500,000 to retire five years early. 

From using cash on nights out to making use of societies, six current and recent students suggest ways to save money at university

Spending on going away was put ahead of home renovations and clothes spending in a survey of people’s top priorities.

Financial experts have long preached the gospel of keeping emergency funds in traditional savings accounts for maximum liquidity and safety. But a heated discussion among Dave Ramsey followers reveals that many Americans are abandoning this conventional wisdom, opting instead for strategies that balance immediate access with protection against inflation’s erosive…

If clients are asking about their retirement accounts, here's some good news you can share with them.

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Inflation is often underestimated when estimating retirement income, education funding or investment returns. These strategies can help preserve your purchasing power and reduce your financial anxiety.

Older people would save anyway if state support was more limited, and overhaul of council tax would net billions more