Make sure your pension savings don’t get left behind
The employment landscape has evolved significantly over the last few decades, and changing jobs multiple times before retirement is now very much the norm. Even if you have not had that many jobs, you may still have a number of different pensions to keep track of. Continue reading “Lost pensions”
Don’t lose your life savings or be persuaded to invest in high-risk schemes
Don’t let scammers enjoy your hard-earned pension proceeds. Anyone can be the victim of a pension scam, no matter how savvy they think they are. It’s important that everyone can spot the warning signs. Continue reading “Pension scammers: spot the warning signs”
Taking the reins and having more control over your pension pot
Saving for retirement is one of our greatest financial priorities, especially as life expectancy is growing and retirements are likely to last longer. Continue reading “Retirement resilience”
Winners and losers under the new State Pension
The number of people qualifying for the full new State Pension following its introduction in April 2016 reveal almost two in five pensioners (365,290 people, or 38% of claimants) receive less than £150 a week, while a further 62% receive more than £150 a week – of these, 282,447 are receiving a new State Pension[1]. Continue reading “What you need to know”
Pension changes brought a whole new range of options to consider
Unadvised retirees who are now able to dip into their pension are having to return to work to cope with juggling their finances, according to a new report[1]. Continue reading “Cashing out”
How much should you try to save to have a comfortable retirement?
The number of people saving enough for a comfortable retirement has hit its highest ever level, with almost three in five Britons (59%) now saving adequately for the future[1]. This is a significant improvement from the 55% proportion recorded 12 months ago, suggesting this April’s auto-enrolment step-up had an immediate positive impact on saving habits. Continue reading “Saving adequately for the future”
Almost half of UK employees expect to work beyond the age of 65
When you picture yourself in your golden years, are you sitting on a beach, hitting the golf course, or working behind a desk? Not ready to give up working and retire? For those who find adjusting to retirement difficult, the transition can be made smoother by working. For many, working provides more than a salary. It provides happiness and purpose, and staying in the working world can provide many lifestyle benefits, in addition to financial gains. Continue reading “Not ready to give up working and retire?”
More over-65s are working than ever before
There is no legal retirement age, and employers can no longer force their employees to retire at a particular age. It’s up to you when you decide to stop working. Continue reading “Plugging the financial gap”
Your five-year plan to a comfortable retirement
Retiring is a huge life event. And the very concept of retirement is changing with phased retirement becoming more common. The way we access our pension is now a lot more flexible, and it’s no secret that in the UK we’re living longer than ever before which means we need to make the right choices. Continue reading “What’s your magic number?”
Turning pensions into money you can use
Today, you’ve got a number of options and permutations available when it comes to what to do with your pension in retirement. But lots of choice can also mean increased confusion. Continue reading “Show me the money”