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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Last-minute pension investing could cost Brits £24,000 – what’s a better way to save?Savers are delaying pension contributions – a habit that could significantly impact their long-term returns, according to new analysis.
By Laura Miller Published
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Pension Schemes Bill: what’s changing and what it means for your retirementThe government’s latest reforms to pensions are designed to make saving for retirement easier and provide better value for money – but will they leave you better off?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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The top funds to buy according to DIY pension investorsPension investors in both the saving and spending stage are turning to cautious funds to ride out the recent volatility in markets. We look at their best funds to buy right now.
By Laura Miller Published
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,500 a yearThousands 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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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 more – and higher – withdrawals from pensions.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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What is a default pension fund and should you switch?Most employees save into a workplace pension scheme, but where is the money invested? We look at how default funds work and whether there is ever a case for switching.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Pensions guide: the different types of pensions you need to know aboutTutorials Our pensions guide explains the different ways you can save for your retirement
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What is the 25% pension tax-free cash - and when should you take it?The 25% tax-free pension lump sum is probably Britain’s most generous tax perk. But being able to take a quarter of your total retirement fund free of tax all in one go comes with some risks. We weigh up your options.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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The best countries to retire abroad rankedMoving to a country just a stone’s throw from the United Kingdom for retirement could be ideal if you’ve got wealth to protect
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