Trying to time the stock market could result in ‘significant’ losses

Staying invested, rather than trying to time the market to avoid the dips, can make the difference between big gains and significant losses, analysis of the FTSE 100 has shown.

Six secrets for SIPP success

A self-invested personal pension is arguably one of the most popular ways to save for the future. Read our guide to SIPP investing.

Calculator launched to help investors understand fund costs

Fund supermarket Charles Stanley Direct has launched an online calculator to help consumers understand the benefits of transferring their investments to "clean" funds.

BLOG: Six sensible SIPP suggestions

At the start of the tax year, many savers take the opportunity to review their SIPP portfolio. Fidelity's Tom Stevenson highlights six things to consider.

Pension contributions hit decade high

Savings into personal pensions have hit a decade high with a 7.8% rise in contributions in 2011/12, according to AJ Bell.

Faith in pensions in the balance

More changes to the tax relief on pensions could destroy public faith in saving for retirement.

Chancellor looks to up tax on pensions of rich

George Osborne is considering a new tax raid on the pension contributions of richer voters, after rejecting the idea of a "wealth tax" based on higher council rates for luxury homes and apartments.

Rich get 2,000% more in pensions tax breaks than poor

The well-off are receiving tax breaks on pension contributions worth on average 20 times those of ordinary workers, according to reports.

Employers and workers clash over retirement

A potential gap looms between employee and employer expectations of when workers will retire, an Aegon report has warned.

Investing in care homes on the rise

With an aging population, demand for care homes in the UK is increasing and the number of investors looking to benefit from this growing sector is rising accordingly.

SIPP changes could lead to abuse

A pensions specialist is challenging calls from a Conservative councillor to lifts restrictions on residential property investment in SIPPs, stating some issues must be "carefully thrashed out" first.

Setting up a SIPP

The basics on self-invested personal pensions.

SIPP regulation ‘a work in progress’ admits FSA

Top Tips on planning your pension

Our handy tips for financing your retirement could make all the difference in your later years.