Pensions

Retirement mop up: Master the importance of financial review

Pensions, Finance

Peter McGahan concludes his tips on pensions and retirement preparation by explaining the value of undertaking a regular check on your finances.
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Pension drawdown or annuity? Freedom vs security

Pensions, News & Views

Overshadowed by pension drawdown, the unfashionable annuity is back in vogue as people seek security amid financial turmoil. But which...

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Pension changes: Ambiguity for savers, tax-free cash and IHT

Finance, Pensions

Navigate the complexities and impact of proposed pension changes on savers, tax-free cash and inheritance tax. Peter McGahan explains all....

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Lost pension pots and rejoice in the cauliflower strategy

Pensions

Between 2018 to 2022, the increase in lost pension pots rose by £7billion. Are you among the contributors to this forgotten £26billion in funds.
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Cost of living: 4 in 10 worry about need to work beyond the state pension age

News & Views, Pensions

More action needed to support workers earlier to ensure successful transition to retirement....

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Older people ‘unretiring’ – data reveals pension crisis prompting return to work

News & Views, Pensions

Nick Jones, head of retirement living at Lottie, warns of the impact the pensions crisis will have on older workers approaching retirement....

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When you retire – a new beginning or panic stations?

News & Views, Pensions

Many people are still getting to grips with what the changing pension landscape means for them and what they need to do. ...

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Pension age is rising, beware and plan!

Pensions

In 2028, the minimum age for access to your pension will rise to 57 from 55. Peter McGahan explains why you should review your...

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When should I start claiming my pension?

Pensions

Sharon Bonfield explains why leaving your pension invested longer can help you to a more comfortable retirement.
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Pension management – 80% per cent of over 50s clueless

Pensions

You could argue that your pension is not being properly managed if you have not had your risk assessed in the last 12 months. David...

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Gender inequality in retirement

Pensions

Gender inequality in retirement: what is it and what can women do about it? Sharon Bonfield has the answers. ...

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The meteoric rise of mis-selling

Pensions

Pension mis-selling is the new PPI. Here, Glyn Taylor unpacks the reasons for the scandal, and looks at the three biggest factors at play.
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Pension tax relief

Pensions

What now for government plans on spending with an untested Chancellor? Peter McGahan explains what it could mean for taxpayers. ...

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Inheritance Tax on your pension

Pensions

There are many methods to mitigate Inheritance Tax, but a simple one is the use of your pension. Peter McGahan explains....

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Your pension. 77% or 514%?

Pensions

In a world of never-ending ‘austerity’, making each pound stretch the best it can is everything. This week, Peter McGahan talks pensions.
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Worst state pension in the world

Pensions

Many people have been apathetic at studying how well their pension is performing, trusting to luck that their retirement income will be...

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Pension performance expectations

Pensions

Do you really understand the health of your pension fund? Peter McGahan questions who is best placed to help you make the most of your...

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Six solutions if you’re bumping up against the pensions annual allowance

Pensions

Sarah Coles of Hargreaves Lansdowne looks at six ways to make the most of your pension annual allowance.
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How much can I withdraw from my pension?

Pensions

There are many factors to consider when taking money out of your pension writes Peter McGahan....

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Management charges on your pension and investments

Pensions

Peter McGahan says the public perception of pension and investment funds being actively managed bears little resemblance to reality....

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Top tips to boost your retirement savings

Pensions

It’s never too late to make a difference to the life you will lead in retirement. Learning to boost your saving now can ease the transition later.
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Reviewing your final salary pension

Pensions

Are you a member of the final salary pension scheme? It's important to know just what you will be entitled to when the time comes. ...

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Will you have enough money to retire when you reach State Pension Age?

Pensions

Reaching retirement age isn't always a cause for celebration, Age UK calls for 'career MOT at 50' for all to help people adjust future...

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Is my company pension guaranteed?

Pensions

Transferring out a company pension scheme, is it safe to have the future of your retirement in your own hands?
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The lifetime allowance danger zone: should you be worried about it?

Pensions

The maximum amount you can save into a pension, without a tax penalty, has reduced steadily since 2006. Find out how this could affect you...

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Helicopter Money on the way?

Pensions

Following last week's column on quantitative uneasing or 'quantitative tightening', Peter McGahan questions how deeply this might impact...

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The forgotten children in company pensions

Pensions

Thinking of transferring a company pension? Be warned the further you are from retirement, the less likely a transfer will be suitable.
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Pension annuities, here’s what you need to know

Pensions

Annuities often get a bad press but they remain the only instrument that can guarantee an income for the rest of your life explains Peter...

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Do I transfer my company pension?

Pensions

Scaremongering about the state of company pension schemes paints an inaccurate picture and care should be taken when considering a...

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North Korea and your pensions

Pensions

In spite of Donald Trump’s sabre rattling on North Korea, markets have remained relatively stable. But pain lies ahead if a peaceful solution cannot be f…
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Rick Stein price for a chip butty?

Pensions

Are you confident your pension investment is delivering what it should? Here we explore why you shouldn't just leave your future pension to...

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Don’t get scammed

Pensions

It seems that not a day goes by without a warning of the latest scam. You will no doubt have been selected to win the Nigerian lottery, or...

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Make sure your pension isn’t a turkey

Pensions

Steve Wanless examines continued uncertainty over safeguards for company pension schemes and why pensioners are the ones left in the lurch.
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The pensionable age

Pensions

Steve Wanless considers the no-nonsense view on pensions of the chief economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane....

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Any pension relief

Pensions

Pension freedom or pension backlash how will older people fare when the Chancellor next opens his budget briefcase?...

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The simple life

Pensions

Retirement used to be such a simple affair!
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Maintaining an interest

Pensions

Steve Wanless debunks some of the scaremongering around interest-only mortages. ...

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Pensions made popular

Pensions

New pension freedoms and a public consultation on pensions are helping transform opinion positively towards saving for later life. ...

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Necessity of retirement planning

Pensions

Are you confident your pension pot will last you 30 years of retirement? Steve Wanless cautions against complacency.
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Long walk to freedom

Pensions

Steve Wanless cautions that pension freedoms introduced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in April are not as straightforward as they...

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Pension freedom reality check

Pensions

Steve Wanless examines what impact pension freedom could have on you based on your gender and location....

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