Ways to maximise the value of your retirement savings
If you’re aiming to build a healthy pension pot to fund your retirement, there are a few key mistakes you’ll want to avoid. These can set you back and make it harder to reach your goals.
Cost of living crisis
Signs of more economically active people over the age of 50
Older people in the UK are increasingly returning to work, according to new research[1]. The cost of living crisis is now affecting many pensioners drastically. The research also found that the proportion of older people who are self-employed has more than doubled over the same period.
Start saving early and often
What kind of lifestyle do you want to maintain?
How much you’ll need to retire depends on a number of factors, including how long you expect to live in retirement and what kind of lifestyle you want to maintain.
Cash may not be king
Choosing what to do with your pension is a big decision
Accumulating a nest egg
Why saving enough for retirement is challenging for many people
One of the biggest financial challenges people face is saving enough money for retirement. There are a number of factors that can make this difficult, such as low income, high living costs and unexpected expenses.
Combining multiple pension pots into one single pot
Simplify your finances and make it easier to keep track of your retirement savings
If you have ever changed jobs, moved homes or had a company you worked for change ownership or close down, then you know how easy it is to lose touch with your pension savings provider. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but it often means that your savings are no longer as secure as they could be.
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‘Home is my Pension’ generation
Providing an income for your loved ones to enjoy, long after you are gone
Developing a robust retirement plan
How much it will cost and how you are going to pay for it?
People planning for retirement should think hard about what they want to do when they eventually stop work. It is helpful to have a good idea of the lifestyle you want, how much it will cost and how you are going to pay for it.
Beat the pension scammers
Once the money is gone, it’s almost impossible to get it back
Your pension is one of your most valuable assets, and for many it offers financial security throughout retirement and the rest of their lives. But, like anything valuable, your pension can become the target for illegal activities, scams or inappropriate and high-risk investments
Is retirement the right choice for you?
General guidelines that can help you determine whether you’re ready to retire
One of the most difficult decisions you’ll ever have to make is when to retire. It’s a personal choice that depends on many factors, both financial and non-financial. There’s no single right answer, but there are some key things to consider that can help you decide if retirement is the right choice for you.