Relationship breakdowns

04 Dec 2018

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Relationship breakdowns

A pension could well be the biggest single asset in the relationship

What is likely to be a divorcing couple’s most valuable asset? The family home will spring to most people’s minds first. But the value of a pension could well be the biggest single asset in the relationship.

Cash may not be king

24 Sep 2018

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Cash may not be king

Pension savers risk a significant tax bill

For most people over the age of 55, it is now possible to cash in or unlock all of your pension. How you take these benefits will depend on the type of scheme you have and how you want to take benefits. But concerns have been raised that some savers may risk running out of cash if they siphon too much out of their pension pots.

Averting a later-life financial crisis

23 Jul 2018

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Eyes wide shut

16 Jul 2018

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Eyes wide shut

Do you know the value of your pension savings?

With people living longer than ever before, we all need to save more. But because there’s always something more urgent to pay or save for, it’s something that many of us rarely think about.

Your money, your choice

16 May 2018

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Your money, your choice

Supporting your future financial requirements

You can pay into as many pension schemes as you want; it depends on how much money you can set aside. There are several different types of private pension to choose from, but in light of recent government changes the tax aspects can require careful planning. So what do you need to consider?

Building up a substantial pension pot

Financial freedom

07 May 2018

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Financial freedom

Deciding what to do with pension savings – even if you’re still working

It might seem like a far-off prospect, but knowing how you can access your pension pot can help you understand how best to build for the future you want when you retire. On 6 April 2015, the government introduced major changes to people’s defined contribution (dc) private pensions.

Planning the future you want

23 Jan 2018

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Turbocharge your pension

24 Nov 2017

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Shopping Around For A Better Deal

07 Nov 2017

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Shopping Around For A Better Deal

Research conducted by the Pensions Policy Institute for LV= has found that in 2016, there were around 30,000 people who took out an annuity with their existing provider and missed out on additional income by not shopping around. In total, they lost out on an additional £130 million, which equates to on average £4,000 over the course of their retirement[1].

SHOPPING AROUND TO GET THE BEST DEAL

Long Forgotten Plans

31 Oct 2017

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Long Forgotten Plans

Pension consolidation lets you simplify your pension arrangements and makes it easier to manage your pension savings effectively and efficiently from a single pot.

There is a danger that long forgotten plans could end up in expensive, poorly performing funds, and the paperwork alone can be enough to put you off becoming more proactive.

EASY-TO-MANAGE

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