How do you split final salary and defined contribution pensions in divorce?

My daughter is divorcing her husband. They have been married for 18 years and lived together before that for seven years. She works part-time for her local council and has a final salary pension with a cash equivalent transfer value of £120,000. She is 45 years-old. Her ex has a private pension worth £280,000. He … Read more

‘Being a carer is terrible and wonderful’. Penny Wincer’s life has been defined by caring for others

Penny with Arthur and her daughter Agnes in 2013; Arthur was diagnosed with autism aged three Penny Wincer’s whole life has been defined by caring for others. Here she shares the joyous highs and heartbreaking lows of taking on a role she never asked for  My mother was a brilliant and adored woman who had … Read more