Some 8m people are planning a DIY approach to retirement and planning to avoid professional financial advice but admit they do not know how to avoid running out of money in retirement, according to a new study.

Over 20,000 consumers used equity release to access property wealth between April and June, close to pre-pandemic activity levels.

Pension scammers have attempted to con 14% of the UK adult population, equivalent to 7.6m adults, a new study has found.

LV= has extended its payment break and premium/cover reduction options until 31 December for protection policyholders to allow financially vulnerable clients to maintain cover if they suffer financial difficulties.