What is the pension lifetime allowance?
What is the pension lifetime allowance?
If you have been saving into your pension for some time now - or were paying attention during Jeremy Hunt’s inaugural Budget - you may have heard the …
20 Mar 2023
National Insurance credits: government extends the deadline to let you plug the pensions gap
National Insurance credits: government extends the deadline to let you plug the pensions gap
Spending just over £800 to purchase NI credits today could add £5,500 a year to your pension pot in future - and thanks to a government extension on t…
7 Mar 2023
Five changes to state pensions coming next month
Five changes to state pensions coming next month
There are several changes happening to state pensions in April. We explain what’s happening.
6 Mar 2023
Should you consolidate your small pension pots?
Should you consolidate your small pension pots?
The Department for Work and Pensions is consulting on helping workers who hold a number of small pension pots. But here's what you need to think about…
22 Feb 2023
Is it a good time to buy an annuity as rates hit a 14-year high?
Is it a good time to buy an annuity as rates hit a 14-year high?
Average annual annuity income has risen by almost £700 over the past 12 months. We look at whether now is a good time to buy an annuity
7 Feb 2023
Is the State Pension triple lock doomed to fail?
Is the State Pension triple lock doomed to fail?
The State Pension triple lock guarantees an increase in the state pension every year, but this assumes government income grows every year as well, whi…
25 Jan 2023
State pension age could rise to 68 as early as 2035 – what it means for you
State pension age could rise to 68 as early as 2035 – what it means for you
State pension age increases could be accelerated, with the change to 68 coming in as early as 2035, affecting those who are 54 and under today.
25 Jan 2023
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Pension contributions: what you need to declare on your tax return
Pension contributions: what you need to declare on your tax return
Make sure you don't forget to declare your pension contributions in your tax return
12 Jan 2023
Pensioners urged to check Pension Credit eligibility by 18 December to unlock £324 cost of living payment
Pensioners urged to check Pension Credit eligibility by 18 December to unlock £324 cost of living payment
Pensioners must apply for Pension Credit by 18 December to qualify for £324 payment, and then a further £900 next year. We explain who is eligible (yo…
16 Dec 2022
What is an annuity?
What is an annuity?
Annuities are growing in popularity as rates increase. But what is an annuity, and how do you get one?
9 Dec 2022
How much should you save for retirement?
How much should you save for retirement?
The majority of people under-save for retirement, but how much do you need for a comfortable life after work and what should you pay into your pot?
8 Dec 2022
Isas vs private pensions – which is better for retirement?
Isas vs private pensions – which is better for retirement?
Isas are becoming a popular option for retirement, but private pensions still have certain advantages.
7 Dec 2022
State pension errors – why tens of thousands of mothers could be missing out on millions in state pension payments
State pension errors – why tens of thousands of mothers could be missing out on millions in state pension payments
LCP launches Mothers Missing Millions campaign amid DWP state pension errors.
3 Dec 2022
Triple lock to stay: how will it affect your pension?
Triple lock to stay: how will it affect your pension?
Triple lock looks set to stay, but what it is and what does it mean for your retirement income?
18 Nov 2022
What could be in the Autumn Statement?
What could be in the Autumn Statement?
Jeremy Hunt will reveal his first Autumn Statement as chancellor on Thursday, 17 November. From pensions and inheritance tax to income tax and capital…
14 Nov 2022
7 common pension scams to look out for
7 common pension scams to look out for
Pension scams are on the rise and fraudsters are becoming more inventive.
14 Nov 2022
Women miss out on £599bn due to the gender investment gap
Women miss out on £599bn due to the gender investment gap
Men have billions more in stocks and shares Isas, investment accounts and private pensions, a new gender investment gap report reveals.
1 Nov 2022
Can I cash my pension in early?
Can I cash my pension in early?
The rising cost of living might make you wonder if it's worth cashing your pension in early, but that might not be a good idea.
28 Oct 2022
What could be in the chancellor’s statement on 31 October?
What could be in the chancellor’s statement on 31 October?
After dismantling most of the mini-Budget in a series of U-turns, Jeremy Hunt will reveal the rest of his “medium-term fiscal plan” on Halloween. We l…
19 Oct 2022
Bank of England to end gilt support – how safe is your pension?
Bank of England to end gilt support – how safe is your pension?
Is your pension safe? We look at what will happen when the Bank of England ends it gilt-buying support, and the impact it will have on markets.
12 Oct 2022
LDI: another financial fix has backfired
LDI: another financial fix has backfired
Liability-driven investment (LDI) has become the latest widely touted investment product to go horribly wrong, says Max King.
7 Oct 2022
Should you take a 25% tax-free pension lump sum in instalments?
Should you take a 25% tax-free pension lump sum in instalments?
Taking out a 25% tax-free lump sum sounds appealing but it might not be the best way to manage your pension
30 Sep 2022