KP Financial Wellbeing

25/08/2026

Women’s financial wellbeing: couples may be underestimating the pension gap

A new Financial Times analysis published this weekend has put renewed focus on something highly relevant to female financial wellbeing: many couples do not know how much pension wealth their partner actually has. Women remain particularly exposed because career breaks, caring responsibilities and lower lifetime earnings can significantly reduce retirement provision.

The underlying official figures remain striking. DWP data show median private pension wealth for 55–59-year-old men at £156,000 versus £81,000 for women
Thats a 48% gender pensions gap. DWP research also confirms that long spells outside employment and periods of part-time work, patterns disproportionately experienced by women are associated with much weaker private pension outcomes.

For my client conversations, this argues strongly against treating a couple’s retirement planning simply as one combined household figure.
“If each of you had to rely on your own pension assets, what income would each of you have?”

That will naturally open conversations about pension contributions, beneficiary nominations, divorce, bereavement, career breaks and financial independence.

Sources Financial Times , Gov.uk August 2026

12/08/2026

Out of office is now on!!!

Off for some family time in the Greek sunshine

Catch up on my return

05/08/2026

I’m excited to be featured in the SheInspires- Celebrating Women Marketplace Member Spotlight!

Building meaningful relationships and helping individuals, families and business owners feel more confident about their financial wellbeing is what I love most about what I do.

It’s a privilege to be part of a community that champions collaboration, supports women in business, and creates opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Thank you to She Inspires for the spotlight and for all you do to empower businesses and connect incredible people.

29/07/2026

What would happen if you fell ill tomorrow?

No one likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but knowing you have insurance in place can help make the future less worrying.

Read more about why you should protect your future sooner rather than later: https://ow.ly/UGpj50ZtRH1

St. James's Place Representatives represent only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 28/07/2026

For many people in their 30s and early 40s, life can feel like a constant balancing act – managing a mortgage, building a career, raising a family and trying to keep up with day to day costs. With so much focus on the here and now, thinking about long-term protection can easily fall down the prior...

17/07/2026

And just like that… the 6-week holidays have arrived!

Every working parent’s favourite game has officially begun…

🎪 Juggle the diary.
💻 Fit work in.
🍉 Keep the kids fed.
🎨 Find activities.
🧺 Pretend the washing will do itself.
🤯 Wonder how we’re going to make it to September!

Meanwhile, Exhibit A… Mabel’s hairbrush! 🪮😂 she’s been finished for 6 hours 🙈 ( managed to get it out )

To all my amazing clients, thank you for bearing with me over the next six weeks.

I’ll still be here doing what I love, just with the occasional child popping into the background, snack requests every 30 seconds, and a little extra chaos!

Here’s to surviving the summer together…

Tag… you’re it! 😂😂

09/07/2026

This week I was absolutely thrilled to receive my SheInspires- Celebrating Women Impact Leaders 2026 Founding Cohort plaque, and seeing my name on it made this recognition feel even more special.

I feel incredibly honoured to be a Founding Member of the Shelist Impact Leaders 2026 Cohort, standing alongside such an inspiring group of women who are leading with purpose, creating positive change and making a real difference in their communities and professions.

For me, financial wellbeing has always been about so much more than money. It’s about giving people confidence, reducing stress, creating opportunities and helping them build brighter futures. To be recognised for that work is both humbling and incredibly motivating.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged and believed in me throughout my journey. This recognition is one I’ll treasure, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together as this incredible founding cohort begins its journey.

Here’s to collaboration, impact and continuing to make a difference.

Thank you to She Inspires for this wonderful honour.

07/07/2026

New 22% charge on cash in investment ISAs

A flat rate 22% charge will apply on the interest on cash held in investment ISAs.

Money market funds held in an ISA won’t be classified as cash, and won’t be liable to the 22% charge, provided they don’t make up 100% of the ISA.

A simpler first-time buyer ISA will be launched to replace the lifetime ISA. It will pay a government bonus, but there will be no exit penalties.

The government has announced a 22% charge on the interest on cash savings held within non-cash ISAs, including stocks and shares ISAs and innovative finance ISAs, from April 2027.

ISA providers and investors have been calling for government to give clarity on the treatment of cash holdings in non-cash ISAs. It follows the announcement in the Budget in November last year of a reduction in the annual tax-free cash ISA allowance for the under-65s from next April.

https://www.kpfinancialwellbeing.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/isa-changes-22-percent-charge-on-cash-in-investment-isas-plus-simpler-first-time-buyer-isa.html

The government has announced a 22% charge on the interest on cash savings held within non-cash ISAs, including stocks and shares ISAs and innovative finance ISAs, from April 2027.

06/07/2026

Confidence plays an important role in long-term financial decision making.

St. James’s Place’s latest report, based on research carried out by Opinium, shows that 44% of women feel confident making changes to their investments, compared with 63% of men.

The findings highlight wider differences in how people engage with long-term financial planning and investing. Read the full report: https://www.sjp.co.uk/individuals/how-can-we-help/tools-information/financial-health-report

On behalf of St. James’s Place, Opinium surveyed 6,000 UK adults between 17 March and 9 April 2026. The data is weighted to be representative of the UK adult population.

KP Financial Wellbeing is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 22/06/2026 St. James's Place

30/06/2026

Confidence plays an important role in long-term financial decision making.

St. James’s Place’s latest Women and Wealth report, based on research carried out by Opinium, shows that women who receive ongoing financial advice are significantly more likely to invest (77% compared with 22%).

The findings point to the role confidence, and support can play in how people engage with planning and investing over time.

For many, the challenge is knowing where to begin or feeling that advice is relevant to their own situation.

Read the full report: https://www.sjp.co.uk/individuals/how-can-we-help/tools-information/financial-health-report

On behalf of St. James’s Place, Opinium surveyed 6,000 UK adults between 17 March and 9 April 2026. The data is weighted to be representative of the UK adult population.

KP Financial Wellbeing is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 22/06/2026