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What is a Credit Union?

Credit unions are co-operatives that provide loans and savings accounts to members, and your employer or trade union may have an affiliation or you can search for one online.

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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.

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.

NerdWallet • 26th March 2021

What is a Tracker Mortgage?

If you don't mind your monthly repayments changing and want to benefit if interest rates fall, a tracker mortgage could be for you.

NerdWallet • 26th March 2021

What is a Standard Variable Rate?

This is the default rate you'll be moved onto when your initial mortgage deal ends. They tend to be expensive and are best avoided.

NerdWallet • 26th March 2021

What is a Retirement Interest-Only Mortgage?

Available to over 55s these mortgages have low monthly costs and aren't repaid until you no longer need your home.

NerdWallet • 26th March 2021

How Repayment Mortgages Work

A capital repayment mortgage lets you pay back some of the capital you borrowed along with interest charges.

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.

NerdWallet • 25th March 2021

What is a Pension Annuity?

An annuity can be a valuable part of your retirement income but falling rates have put people off. Here’s what you need to know.

NerdWallet • 25th March 2021

What is Pension Drawdown?

When you are ready to access your pension one way to turn that pile of savings into a retirement income is pension drawdown.

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