While reading through the Autumn Statement changes this week I was reminded of one of the most famous songs from the 1964 Disney movie Mary Poppins: A Spoonful of Sugar (Makes the Medicine go down).

There has been a wave of stories recently suggesting that people are pushing back their retirement or opting for a ‘phased’ retirement due to the cost of living crisis.

Along with 2,500 other people, I was fortunate enough to attend the Personal Finance Society’s long-awaited Festival of Financial Planning this week. 

I suspect most Financial Planners roll their eyes these days when they read on Financial Planning Today about another advice firm declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.