Why now is the time to make sure you protect your wealth

Welcome to the March/April 2022 edition of Smart Money.

As higher inflation looks set to persist throughout 2022, in this edition’s feature, we consider why finding ways to generate an investment return higher than inflation is key. (page 9).

With the 2021/22 tax year coming to a close next month, we outline how taking advantage of your pension allowance can keep your retirement plan on track (page 5). How to bolster your retirement lifestyle (page 4). 5 key questions to help you plan your retirement needs (page 8). And the pension freedoms you can take advantage of (page 3).

All of your financial decisions and activities have an effect on your financial health. To help improve your financial health during this period of rising inflation and interest rates, we look at three areas that could help keep you on track to achieving your specific financial goals (page 7), as well as how you can invest your way out of inflation (page 9), and 5 principles for long-term investing through short-term volatility (page 10).