How married couples can boost their retirement wealth by £410,000

Married couples can increase their pension pot by making use of each other’s tax allowances. Here is how much extra you could earn

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Married couples can boost their pension pot by making use of each other’s tax allowances. Here is how much extra you could earn.

The cost of retirement is rising but there are ways to manage your golden years more efficiently and effectively as a couple.

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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.