--- title: Beacon Wealth Management - Insights & News | Tony Larkins (4) description: This pages contains Insights, News from Beacon and guidance to help you in your financial planning journey. 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This time of year, 'New Year's Resolutions' are in full swing - people look at their lives and focus on the improvements they want to make. Sometimes, they can start instantly and work on them over time, like starting a hobby or stopping a habit. Sometimes, however, choices for the long-term require long-term planning. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/choose-dont-settle) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Retirement Age to Increase... Again by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) If you don’t want to retire at 70, you will need additional sources of wealth to enjoy a reasonable standard of living for longer. Here are a few things to consider when planning your finances. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/retirement-age-to-increase...-again) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Wealthy Concerns by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Surprisingly, interest rates didn’t rise in September, with a vote being 5:4 to keep them as they are. Inflation remains a concern for everyone, no matter their financial situation, it has seen a fall and I predict October will see another big fall. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/wealthy-concerns) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### What Defines You? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Secure the pension fund that suits your lifestyle, whether that be from pension contributions, investment decisions, savings, or property portfolios. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/2023/10/26/what-defines-you) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### How much time do you have? by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) Since your pension fund is designed to be your income for when you retire, having a clear savings plan is always the best option. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/2023/09/15/how-much-time-do-you-have) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Care Fees Planning by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) It has been reported that one in seven people are expected to need care. Anyone involved in the funding of long-term care will know just how expensive it is. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/2023/08/07/care-fees-planning) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Women's Pensions by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) When saving into a pension early, the money paid in has the longest time to grow, which for most is beneficial as starting salaries are not typically high. [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/2023/08/07/womens-pensions) 2 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Financial Worries by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) With inflation not coming down as quickly as expected, interest rates going up, and mortgage rates on the climb, is now a good time to review your finances? [READ MORE](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/2023/07/10/financial-worries) 1 minute read [Planning](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/tag/planning) ##### Protect and Serve by [Tony Larkins](https://beaconwm.co.uk/insights-and-news/author/tony-larkins) In this thought provoking article Tony explains what income protection is and why it's important to have it... 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