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Inspirational Quote of the Day

June 2018

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” Napoleon Hill, American Self Help Author, 26th Oct, 1883 – 8th Nov, 1970. And by the way, if you only read one book in your life, make it “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937

22% of people have lost track of their pensions

June 2018

Aegon has recently found that 64% of people have more than one pension pot and, of that 64%, 22% have lost track of one or all of their pensions. The figures published in the report means that over 700 million people have potentially misplaced some of their retirement savings, highlighting the challenge of a broader […]

Fraud within the personal finance sector

June 2018

Traditionally, it has been viewed that criminals target the vulnerable and elderly. However, Royal London personal finance specialist Helen Morrissey notes that this view is “evolving quickly”, with recent scams showing that no one is safe. “There are even reports of fraudsters exploiting the recent issues at TSB to send out emails asking people to […]

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world

June 2018

In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on the principle of “leaving no one behind”, the new Agenda emphasises a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all.  The SDGs also explicitly include disability and persons with […]