Forget the guilt trip. Many of us have been there – busy lives, competing priorities and a retirement that seems a long way off can mean retirement planning gets pushed to the back burner. But fear not, even if you haven’t started saving for your golden…
NorthStar Blog
Welcome to the NorthStar Blog. The place for the latest news, information and opinion from the NorthStar team helping you stay on top of what's going on in the world of finance.Are Your Pensions Fit for Purpose? The Eight Warning Signs to Watch Out For
For most people, their pensions are likely to be their primary source of income in retirement. With average life expectancy in the UK rising all the time, pensions will have to fund our lifestyles for an even longer period. With this in mind, it is…
The Dirty Dozen: Twelve Pension Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Dream Retirement
When you picture your retirement, what do you see? Long, leisurely mornings, family holidays, or finally taking up that hobby you’ve been putting off? Whatever your vision, it’s likely built on the foundation of a solid retirement plan with your pens…
What Makes a Great Pension? Everything You Need to Know
Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial steps you’ll ever take. With life expectancy in the UK continuing to rise, many of us can expect to live for 20, 30, or even 40 years after we stop working. That means our pensions aren’t…
Top Tips for Using Your Pension Freedom
We’re now more than a year into so-called ‘pension freedom’, and the UK is starting to get a feel for the new way in which pensions work. If you plan to take your pension within the next five to ten years, make your choices easier with these tips and rules…
Awards, Accreditations & Trade Associations
NorthStar is proud to be a member of the leading financial planning trade associations. Through a continued commitment to work to the highest professional standards and deliver real value to all clients, our work has been rewarded with a number of awards and professional accreditations.














