Getting help from family can be the only way onto the property ladder for some. Beyond a simple deposit handout, there are now various mortgage options available for those using the Bank of Mum and Dad.

It may sound strange, but your pension could be the last thing you should draw on in retirement. 

The cuts and adjustments made to the two main pension allowances since 2011 have made retirement planning all the more complex.

Selling is not the only option. You can also release equity from your home for an ongoing purchase via a let to buy mortgage. 

If you have a number of 'paid-up' or 'frozen 'pensions cluttering up your finances, it's a good idea to track them down and have a pension tidy up.

If you’re relying on bonus income in a mortgage application, finding the right lender is key.

There are tax efficient ways to save for education and before the tax year ends, it's worthwhile looking at the options. 

If you work in recruitment you're likely to have bonus or commission payments making up a large part of your income. Don't believe the rumours when it comes to applying for a mortgage. Here are the facts on how lenders treat those payments.

Simon Morgan looks at the reasons why going to a mortgage professional is a sensible option for your next purchase or re-mortgage. 

Now the dust has settled on 2016, it is worth taking a moment to review how the financial markets performed over the year.