13 May 2020
The pensions triple lock faces calls for reform to be fair to all
There are few more controversial parts of the pension system than the triple lock. Brought in by the Coalition government …
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21 Mar 2020
Pensions penalty for mothers and top tips on avoiding it
Despite a record number of women in employment, they are still less well prepared for retirement than men. The average …
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5 Mar 2020
Child pensions or ISAs? The options to save for the young
Finding the best way to save for a child’s future can be tricky, knowing how much can be paid in, …
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31 Jan 2020
Pensions for retirement planning from cradle to grave
Saving for retirement is something we all know that we must do but pensions are a complex area. Understanding how …
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13 May 2020
The pensions triple lock faces calls for reform to be fair to all
There are few more controversial parts of the pension system than the triple lock. Brought in by the Coalition government …
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21 Mar 2020
Pensions penalty for mothers and top tips on avoiding it
Despite a record number of women in employment, they are still less well prepared for retirement than men. The average …
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5 Mar 2020
Child pensions or ISAs? The options to save for the young
Finding the best way to save for a child’s future can be tricky, knowing how much can be paid in, …
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31 Jan 2020
Pensions for retirement planning from cradle to grave
Saving for retirement is something we all know that we must do but pensions are a complex area. Understanding how …
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27 Jan 2020
Women need to plan their pension now
Pensions are often overlooked, because who needs to worry about them yet? Everyone does; particularly women. Women are living longer …
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17 Jan 2020
EISs for pensions planning and how to invest for retirement
In under a decade the annual pension contribution limit has fallen from £255,000 to £40,000 for most savers, or £10,000 …
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9 Jan 2020
VCTs for retirement planning
Why would you consider using venture capital trusts (VCTs) when saving for your retirement? Here's one reason: dividends over a …
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28 Nov 2019
The pension consolidation conundrum
Over the past 50 years the world of work has changed drastically. Gone are the days when someone stays with …
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27 Nov 2019
Reviewing your pension assets allocation to maximise retirement pot
A large and growing proportion of the population no longer benefit from the ‘defined benefit’ pension safety net afforded to …
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20 Nov 2019
Doctors' pension tax bills to be covered by the government
If you are worried about whether there will be any doctors to treat you over the winter months for a …
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15 Nov 2019
Women's pensions savings improving but still not enough
Women are getting better at saving for retirement although shockingly too many are missing out on vital pension contributions from …
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31 Oct 2019
Taking pensions early trend continues to £30bn so far
There was concern when pension freedom rules came in a few years ago that we would all go mad and …
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14 Oct 2019
New auto-enrolment pension rules offer an IHT solution
Many more individuals are saving for their retirement through their pension schemes at work since auto-enrolment came in. Whereas before …
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19 Sep 2019
The family office - how it works and why it is becoming more common
Perhaps the most important part of the wealth management industry that most retail investors remain unaware of is the world …
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17 Sep 2019
Pension saving - millions destined for an impoverished retirement
Ignorance is high – and not bliss – for many people wanting to have a financially comfortable retirement. Over half …
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16 Sep 2019
Fall in rates on annuities and bonds hit savers and retirees
A fall in rates on fixed rate bonds and on annuities are impacting savers and those who want to secure …
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19 Aug 2019
Top tips for retirement - 12 steps towards a good pension
If you want to secure a comfortable lifestyle when you finish working there are some top tips for retirement you …
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17 Aug 2019
Comfortable retirement and ensuring your pension savings survive you
The ideal pension - for a comfortable retirement - is one that you don’t use up before you die; that …
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16 Aug 2019
Having enough pension to live on and some to spare
When one’s looking for a cliché to use when writing about pensions one can do no better than ‘You can’t …