Pensions
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Why it might be time to switch your pension strategy
Your pension strategy may need tweaking – with many pension experts now arguing that 75 should be the pivotal age in your retirement planning.
By David Prosser Published
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Average pension pot by age
How does your pension pot compare to your peers? We delve into the data and reveal the average pension pot for different age groups
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Waspi women compensation rejected again by the government
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years. We outline the journey so far and explore whether they might finally receive some money.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Annuity rates jump more than 5% in a year – is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Annuity rates rose by 5.48% in 2025, the latest figures show, an increase worth up to £9,000 extra in lifetime income for a healthy 65-year-old. Should you buy an annuity?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Should you defer your state pension and stay in work?
You could boost your state pension by hundreds or thousands of pounds by deferring it if you don’t need the income right now. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Is mental load driving the widening gender pensions gap?
The pension gap may be getting bigger, but it has little to do with the lack of financial literacy and more to do with the mental load women carry
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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‘I thought pensions were dull. Now I have a £1 million pot’
Women are less likely to actively plan for their retirement (though men aren’t that engaged either), new research shows. MoneyWeek spoke to two savers at different ends of the financial and age spectrum about their money decisions – and where those choices lead.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why it’s time to look to the market for retirement savings
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By MoneyWeek Published
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create liquidity crisis for Sippholders?
Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
By Sam Walker Published
