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The 4% pension rule to retire comfortably
Are you wondering when the best time is to retire, and how much you should take from your pension pot? We explain how the 4% rule could help you retire comfortably
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Should you consolidate your small pension pots?
Tips If you have old pension pots, you risk paying high fees or losing track of them. As the IFS calls on the government to automatically consolidate small pension pots, we ask whether it makes sense to consolidate them yourself
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Annuity sales reach 10-year high - is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Sales of annuities soared last year, as pension savers took advantage of improved annuity rates. Should you buy an annuity?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best deals available, with some providers giving away as much as £5,000 in cashback for opening or transferring an account
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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6 ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The full new state pension will rise by another £470 in April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. We look at ways you can cut your bill.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Deadline to top up state pension looms – should you buy National Insurance credits?
News Workers have until 5 April to make a backdated claim for NI credits to 2006, which could boost their state pension by thousands of pounds
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
The state pension age has been rising as people live longer. When will it next go up and will you still be working in your 70s?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Managing your money in retirement – 4 golden rules to follow to avoid a shortfall
We look at the cash strategy you need to follow to manage your money in retirement, after research finds 16% of pensioners are living in poverty
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Tax return deadline: Will you get your self-assessment forms in on time, as millions still need to file?
With just days to go, millions of taxpayers risk a fine if they fail to get their self-assessment tax return to HMRC before the 31 January deadline.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated