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Pensioner poverty hotspots – where in the UK retirement is most of a struggle
We look at where in the UK over 50s are at greater risk of financial vulnerability due to low homeownership and higher cost of living
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High pension fees could take £70k from your retirement pot – time to check what you’re paying
Eight out of 10 savers have no idea what fees they are paying to their pension provider to manage their retirement fund, and these charges can vary wildly.
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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 opening or transferring an account
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The 4% pension rule to retire comfortably
Are you wondering when the best time is to retire, and how much you should take from your pension pot? We explain how the 4% rule could help you retire comfortably
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Expats lose out on £26,000 in state pension over 15 years
More than 450,000 pensioners who retire abroad have their state pension “frozen” when they leave the UK. We explain how the policy works and which countries are affected
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Pension Schemes Bill: what’s changing and what it means for you
The government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and better value for money – but will they leave you better off?
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How much pension you need to quit at 50 and enjoy a comfortable retirement
The cost of living well in retirement has jumped again, but what if you want to retire more than a decade early on a good income? It’s not cheap, but we have crunched the numbers on how to do it.
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What is the 67% inheritance tax trap on pensions – and can you avoid it?
Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought into the inheritance tax net from April 2027. The concern has sparked an increase in wealth transfer conversations with financial planners.
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The £8,000 cost of not shopping around for an annuity
Annuities are back in fashion due to higher interest rates but going with your current pension provider could cost you
