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Dec 30, 2019

How to start building a pension in your 40s in three easy steps

The earlier you start saving for retirement the better, but don't panic if you've left it ...

Jul 23, 2019

Questions to ask a prospective financial adviser

With so many firms vying for your business, picking the right professional to manage your ...

May 14, 2019

UK’s self-employed millennials on track to retire broke: what they can do about it

Britain’s growing brigade of self-employed millennials risks running out of money later ...

Nov 07, 2018

Self-employed want government pension saving help: what they can do now

Self-employed workers want government help to stop them heading into a full-blown pension ...

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Oct 17, 2018

UK’s lost pensions total £20bn: how to track yours down

A “jaw-dropping” 1.6 million lost pension pots worth nearly £20bn could be sitting un...

May 22, 2018

You don’t have to be a risk-taker to be a pension millionaire

You don’t need to stick your money in high risk investments to become a pension milliona...

Nov 02, 2017

Women and pensions: why you need to care

There is widespread talk of the gender pay gap, but there is a far greater gap between men...

Sep 15, 2017

How to work out your income in retirement

For people approaching retirement who have a number of possible income streams, it can be ...

Sep 07, 2017

Seven things to consider if inheritance tax is a problem

The rise of Britain's 'most hated' tax looks unstoppable: Traditionally inheritance tax (I...

Aug 16, 2017

How to…plan for retirement

Pension providers are fond of reminding us that we will increasingly have to look after ou...

Aug 09, 2017

Pension savings for the over-40s

Is it worth saving into your company scheme if you are in your forties? Research from Fide...

Aug 04, 2017

VIDEO: How and why to set up an ISA and/or pension for your child

You can help secure your child's financial future with Junior ISAs and pensions. This six-...

Jul 27, 2017

How to pay care home fees

Putting a relative into care is never an easy decision, but these steps should minimise th...

Jul 19, 2017

VIDEO: Why you should grab your workplace pension with both hands

Auto-enrolment rules introduced in 2012 mean eligible employees can pay into a workplace p...

Mar 24, 2017

60 second read…how to trace lost pension savings

There’s an estimated £400m sitting in unclaimed pension savings. Here are the essential...

Mar 15, 2017

How to give your pension a bumper injection

Rules allowing savers to contribute more to their pension than normal are set to become le...

Jan 09, 2017

Big rush for financial advice: tips to help you find the right adviser

The second Monday of the New Year is known as ‘Advice Day’ and with a turbulent 2016, ...

Oct 28, 2016

What happens to your pension when you emigrate

If you’re thinking about retiring abroad, you need to consider what will happen to your ...

Oct 28, 2016

Pension drawdown jitters in post-Brexit world: how to shield your money

If you are in pension drawdown or you’re planning to take this route when you retire, th...

Oct 17, 2016

The simple way to ensure your loved ones get your pension when you die

As most pension funds are held outside of your estate and therefore not covered by your wi...

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Five years of pension freedoms: crisis ‘wreaks havoc’ on retirement plans

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the landmark pension freedoms rules. But have people ...

Apr 01, 2020

Pension savers warned to look out for scams during coronavirus outbreak

Fears over the impact of coronavirus on markets and personal finances could make savers mo...

Mar 31, 2020

Should I pause my pension contributions during the coronavirus crisis?

Savers can pause their pension contributions if they're worried about their financial situ...

Mar 30, 2020

Retiring during market downturn? Top tips

The stockmarket has tumbled as the coronavirus pandemic has heightened. While these are un...

Mar 19, 2020

Spike in will inquiries as coronavirus grips nation

Lawyers are seeing a big spike in inquiries and requests to draw up wills and power of att...

Mar 11, 2020

Chancellor unveils plans to tackle NHS pensions crisis

The chancellor has unveiled plans to overhaul complex pension rules which have left thousa...

Car insurers urged to refund drivers unable to use vehicles

Car insurers are being urged to pass savings they’re making as a result of lockdown measures onto customers...

Thousands of workers will miss out on April’s minimum wage rise

The National Living Wage and Minimum Wage rates rose on 1 April but thousands of furloughed workers won’t see...

New Universal Credit claimants won’t need to call DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions confirms people making new claims for Universal Credit won’t need to phon...

Ryanair jetting towards US flights for £10

Ryanair is on course to achieve its long-held ambition of offering transatlantic flights to the US – and the...

Investing in car parks: a good vehicle for income seekers?

As the search for income continues, many investors are turning to alternatives, with car parks becoming increa...

A quick guide to guarantor loans – in association with Guarantor Loan Comparison

Considering a guarantor loan or becoming a guarantor yourself? Read our essential guide...

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