Pensions
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5 ways your boss can help boost your pension
Workplaces have a huge opportunity to make employees more aware of their pension options throughout their career – here’s how your employer can help boost your pot to help give you a more comfortable retirement
By Laura Miller Published
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Could the Enterprise Investment Scheme cut your tax bill?
The Enterprise Investment Scheme is tax-efficient and potentially lucrative. Taking a chance on the scheme could trim your family’s IHT bill, says David Prosser
By David Prosser Published
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Average pension pot by region – how do your retirement savings compare?
Making sufficient savings for retirement is critical to ensure you can enjoy your later years without too many financial worries, but new data suggests some are saving far more than others. We look at the average pension pot by region.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Best and worst countries for retirement – where does the UK rank?
Retiring overseas is a great choice for pensioners who want to escape the grey skies of Britain. Which countries are considered top for retirement?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The 2% trick – how tiny pension top ups could add thousands to your retirement
A third of UK adults have increased their monthly pension contributions beyond the minimum, according to new research, putting them in line for a more comfortable retirement
By Laura Miller Published
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How to avoid pension fraud
Pension fraud remains rampant, with around £48,000 lost every day in 2024. Here are the main ploys to look out for.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Are under-30s at greatest risk of retirement poverty?
Under-30s have benefitted from auto-enrolment but housing costs could quickly erode their pension in retirement, with more likely to be renting or still paying off a mortgage
By Katie Williams Published
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HMRC toughens checks on pension tax relief claims – could you be missing out on extra money?
The change is going to be a pain for some higher and additional rate taxpayers who are used to claiming already and who will now need to do some extra legwork
By Laura Miller Published
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Are you likely to run out of money in retirement?
Working out how much to withdraw from a pension can be tricky given the uncertainty when planning for living costs, investment returns and longevity.
By Laura Miller Published