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Retirement Planning - Don't Overestimate your Living Costs

It’s easy to pay money into your pension each month without thinking about how much income you will need when you retire. The good news is it might be less than you expect.

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The Times Money Mentor • 19th February 2024

Mind the Gap! How to close the pension gender gap

We’ve all heard of the gender pay gap – the chasm between men and women’s earning – but are you aware of the pension gap?

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The Times • 7th February 2024

How to claim higher rate tax relief on pension contributions in the UK

Have you considered that HMRC might owe you money? If you're a higher rate taxpayer claim your pension relief.

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Good Housekeeping • 28th June 2023

Ethical banking: how to make your money go green

Where we choose to store our money should be about more than convenience, customer service and interest rates - by deciding to bank ethically, we can all make a huge difference to our planet's future.

The Mail on Sunday • 15th October 2022

I see in the news that annuity rates are rising, should I buy one?

For years, annuities have been a hard sell. But rising interest rates have caused annuity rates to push higher too. Annuity rates are now at a 13- year high, making them an attractive pension tool once again.

This is Money • 2nd July 2022

Should I buy a pension annuity now rates are rising?

Annuity rates are rising at their fastest pace in more than 30 years – so it is understandable that you would ask if they are finally worth considering again.

NerdWallet • 8th June 2021

How to find lost pensions

There is around £19.4bn sitting in 1.6 million lost pensions. Here's how to track down what belongs to you.

NerdWallet • 8th June 2021

How to estimate your future retirement income

When it comes to pension planning one of the most important things is to know how much income you could have.

NerdWallet • 8th June 2021

How the triple lock affects your state pension

The triple lock is a set of measures that dictate how much you state pension you will receive each year.

NerdWallet • 8th June 2021

How to get pension credit

A shocking one in three people entitled to pension credit never claim it. Read on to find out if you qualify.

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NerdWallet • 3rd June 2021

How ethical pension funds work

You donate to green projects and carefully sort your recycling but how is your pension affecting the planet?

NerdWallet • 29th April 2021

How to Start a Pension

Pensions can be intimidating thanks to financial jargon, but don’t let that put you off. Here are the steps to starting a pension.

NerdWallet • 29th April 2021

8 Ways to Boost Your Pension

Is your pension not looking healthy as you head towards retirement? Don’t panic, there are several ways you can give it a boost.

NerdWallet • 29th April 2021

It Is Never Too Late to Set Up a Pension

If you are in your 40s, 50s or even 60s and have no pension, there is still plenty you can do.

NerdWallet • 29th April 2021

How to Defer Your Pension

If you aren’t ready to retire or want to build more retirement savings you can choose to defer your pension.

NerdWallet • 26th April 2021

How Pension Funds Can Set You Up For Retirement

A pension fund is a collective investment for people saving for retirement. Find out more about how they work and which to choose.

NerdWallet • 26th April 2021

What to Know About Defined Contribution Pension Schemes

Defined contribution pension are retirement savings that combines your contributions, employer contributions and tax relief.

NerdWallet • 26th April 2021

What is a Final Salary Pension, and How Do Defined Benefit Pension Schemes Work?

Defined benefit pensions, also known as final salary pensions, are often regarded as the gold-standard for retirement savings.

NerdWallet • 26th April 2021

Are You Paying too much for your Pension? Learn How to Minimise the Fees

If you understand the different pension charges, you can minimise them and have a better chance of building a larger pot.

MoneyWeek • 20th April 2021

Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?

Once you’ve tucked money away you would assume that it is yours forever. But the government can borrow the money.

NerdWallet • 25th March 2021

Your Options When You Want to Cash in Your Pension

There are a few ways to use your pension to generate retirement income, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

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