Is property inheritance widening the wealth gap?
Whether we are increasingly living in a system not necessarily defined by class but by our inherited wealth gets a mixed reception from economists
Retirement & Legacy 2019
As we are living longer and healthier, older homeowners are looking to unlock equity tied up in their property creating demand for more accessible lifetime mortgage or home reversion plans but a number of obstacles remain. The Retirement & Legacy special report, published in The Times, covers global pension concerns and rising retirement issues. It examines alternative care home options, whether property inheritance is widening the wealth gap, and debunks myths around leaving charitable gifts in wills. It explores the uphill battle to transform Brazil’s pension system and why the government’s reform proposal isn’t a sustainable option. Also featured is an infographic charting global concerns about not having enough money in retirement and worrying attitudes to spending and saving among employees worldwideÂ
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Saying goodbye to the care home
Weighing up the pros and cons of emerging alternatives to traditional residential care
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What the equity release market could do for retirees
Products that enable older homeowners to unlock the equity tied up in their property are becoming more common, but a number of obstacles still stand in the way
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Why the Brazilian pension system must change
The uphill battle to transform Brazil’s unsustainable pension system will not be resolved overnight and, even if approved, will probably need to be revisited in years to come
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Five myths about leaving money to charity in your will
In the UK, more than ÂŁ10 billion was donated to charity in 2018, according to the Charities Aid Foundation. Gifts that have been left to charities in wills tend to account for about a third, but a number of myths remain around legacy gifting...
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Global attitudes to retirement
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Take time to plan for a prosperous retirement
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Retirement, the times they are a-changin’
Generational changes mean you may need a new strategy
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Combating Cancer 2020
3,600 lives in the UK could be lost to the four main cancers over the next five years due to delays caused by COVID-19. Our Combating Cancer special report, published in The Times, explores why COVID has made it harder than ever to treat and diagnose cancer, dietary advice, and more. The featured infographic examines how where you live can impact your risk of getting cancer and the care you can expect if you do.
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Business Growth & Recovery 2020
Our Business Recovery & Growth special report, published in The Times, focuses on providing business leaders with positive and practical guidance to prepare for a resilient and stronger 2021. It features content on pivoting to eCommerce, new ways of engaging with customers, cross-border transactions and borderless transfers, and the cruciality of supply-chain sustainability. The featured infographic explores what the outlook really is for business recovery and COVID-19.
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The Future CMO 2020
Our Future CMO special report, published in The Times, features articles on combating fake news, upcoming Christmas campaigns, celebrity founders and branding, and more. It features an infographic on the changing evolution of the advertising landscape from traditional to digital.
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Climate Change 2020
Our Climate Change special report, published in The Times, explores innovative ways to offset carbon emissions, staying profitable as a B corp, and the environmental cost of going digital. It also looks at which business leaders are lobbying for real action. The infographic examines how big your business’s carbon footprint is and the impact of remote working.Â