Pension

More retirees drawing pensions without LPAs

People are generally living longer these days. Increasingly, more people are living well into their 80s and 90s – and some even longer. This may mean you have a long time to budget for. That’s why it is very important to consider all of your options carefully and think about what will matter to you in retirement.

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.

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

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.

Pension freedoms bring optimism and adventure to retirement

Will I ever slow down? Do I have the right plans in place?

Will you be able to afford the retirement lifestyle you want?

If you’re still working, what kind of life would you like to lead when you’ve said goodbye to the 9-to-5?

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

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

The changes to private pensions affect those in a defined contribution pension scheme. This is one where you build up savings (your ‘pension pot’) throughout your life to fund your retirement. Before making any decisions, it’s important that you consider your options and the impact that your decision could have on your tax bill or benefit entitlements.

WHAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS

What you need to consider to ensure you don’t lose out

Have you ever considered moving and consolidating your pension to another scheme or provider? There are a whole host of reasons why people might want to do this before they reach retirement. Some are looking for better fund performance, lower charges or better death benefits; others are simply changing jobs.