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Could state pension age rise to 70? Review launched
The government has launched a review of the state pension age, which will consider the “merits” of automatic increases tied to life expectancy
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
The next generation of retirees is taking a fresh approach to the debate over which is a better option, pension or property. But what happens to returns when you actually crunch the numbers, do pensions or property win out?
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Retirees warned not to make drastic changes to pensions as new inheritance tax rules loom
Some pension savers are increasing the amount they withdraw from their pots – but they risk running out of money, or being hit with high rates of income tax. We explain how to safely manage the upcoming inheritance tax change
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Annuity rates soar close to all-time high – is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Annuity rates have risen 58% over the past four years, while sales of the guaranteed pension income product are booming. Should you buy an annuity?
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Cohabiting families could face £82,000 inheritance tax bill under new rules
Without the tax breaks of marriage, including pensions in inheritance tax calculations – even if the person who dies was too young to ever draw on it – could push many cohabiting couples into paying inheritance tax
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £2,000 in cashback for transferring an account
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‘I want to be able to stop working by 50 – how I'm planning to retire early'
Stopping work before state pension age is a distant dream for many. MoneyWeek meets an investor who is determined to be financially comfortable enough to retire at 50, and shares some tips for those striving to retire early
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Inheritance tax to apply on pensions even if you die before age 55 – 'unbelievably unfair'
Pension savers who die before the minimum pension age will see their pots subject to inheritance tax, in addition to those above 55, the Treasury has confirmed. Experts warn this could put people off saving for retirement and “risks eroding trust in the pension system”
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Rise of the mid-life downsizers: The generation planning to fund retirement with their family homes
With smaller pensions than the previous generation, over 45s are planning to turn to the family home to pay for their later years by selling up in favour of a smaller cheaper property
