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Self-employed? Reasons why you should pay into a SIPPThe self-employed may have missed out on pension reforms, but it’s not all bad news
By David Prosser Published
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Pensioners withdraw a record £22 billion in tax-free lump sums – beware of the risksPensioners may have taken tax-free lump sums from their pension pots in the last tax year to pre-empt potential tax changes in the 2025 Autumn Budget that never materialised. When should and shouldn’t you take a lump sum?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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‘The state pension triple lock is unsustainable – changing the mechanism is overdue’Opinion The growing cost of the state pension triple lock is unsustainable. Prime minister Andy Burnham has made a tough decision, which other politicians have ignored for too long.
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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Why you might have more to live on in retirement than you thinkFinancial experts say reluctance among older people to spend money in later life is hampering their ability to enjoy retirement. How can you get over money-based anxieties in your golden years?
By Sam Walker Published
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Investment trusts, the importance of understanding pension options, and retirement planningSponsor Content Created With Aberdeen
By MoneyWeek Published
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State pension triple lock to be scrapped in 2030Labour will scrap the state pension triple lock in April 2030 to fund a new free social care service, prime minister Andy Burnham has announced.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Could high pension fees cost you money in retirement?High fees can erode your pension pot, putting a dent in your retirement spending power.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Why can’t you leave your pension in a will? How to pass on your pensionYou can leave your private pension wealth to your loved ones after you die, but you can’t put it in your will. We look at how to pass on your pension.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Is your pension portfolio in danger?Pension savers who opted for the default passive investment route could be sleepwalking into disaster. Check where you stand, says David Prosser
By David Prosser Published
