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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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
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What the government’s baby boomer retirement data says about the future of pensions
A study of the retirement routes of people born in 1958 paints a worrying picture for people’s pension savings
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Should you combine your pensions? Pros, cons and key checks
Combining your pensions into a single pot can make managing the money easier – and cheaper. But some old pensions have valuable features you won’t want to lose. We weigh up the pros and cons of consolidating your retirement funds.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why annuities are back in fashion for retirees
The appeal of annuities has been boosted by higher interest rates. So should you buy an annuity with part of your pension savings?
By David Prosser Published
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Default pension funds: what’s in your workplace pension?
Default pension funds will often not be the best option for young savers or experienced investors
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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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
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs. If you think you might have lost touch with your cash, follow these simple steps to track down your lost pension, investments, savings or Premium Bonds
By Samantha Partington Last updated
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Power up your pension before 5 April – easy ways to save before the tax year end
With the end of the tax year looming, pension savers currently have a window to review and maximise what’s going into their retirement funds – we look at how
By Laura Miller Published
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Six reasons not to top up your state pension
A deadline to buy National Insurance credits and top up your state pension is fast approaching. Here’s why it may not be worth it for some people
By Sam Walker Last updated
