Pensions
Comprehensive news, insights and advice on pensions: from SIPPs to the State Pension, types of annuities to building a comfortable pension pot from the MoneyWeek team.
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Is it still worth paying into a pension in your 60s?
What are the financial benefits of continuing to pay into a pension as you approach retirement age? In an exclusive analysis, we show the reality of pension saving into your 60s.
By Laura Miller Published
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How to get an ISA or Sipp cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best pension and ISA transfer offers, with some providers giving away as much as £5,000 in cashback for transferring an account
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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One million more pensioners set to pay income tax in 2031 – how to lower your bill
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax due to an ongoing freeze to tax bands, forecasts suggest
By Sam Walker Published
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Pensioners ‘running down larger pots’ to avoid inheritance tax as rule change looms
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules for unused pension pots from April 2027 could trigger an ‘exodus of large defined contribution pension pots’, as retirees spend their savings rather than leave their loved ones with an IHT bill.
By Laura Miller Published
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Gender pensions gap widens – how women can boost their pension
Women are making do, on average, with just two thirds of the pension of a man, according to new analysis, as time out for caring exacerbates the gender pay gap and further widens the gender pension gap. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
Thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Why getting sick will cost you up to £700 a month in pension savings
More people could face a state pension shortfall as the healthy life expectancy age declines to its lowest level for 15 years. Do you have £700 extra a month to cover your sick years?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Carers facing retirement shortfall - how to boost your pension
A growing pensions gap shows carers retire with significantly less private pension income than the national average
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Pensions vs savings accounts: which is better for building wealth?
Savings accounts with inflation-beating interest rates are a safe place to grow your money, but could you get bigger gains by putting your cash into a pension?
By Laura Miller Published
