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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
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Will you have to pay tax on your state pension?Increases to the UK state pension and an ongoing freeze to income tax thresholds mean more pensioners are being dragged into the tax net. Will you need to pay tax on your state pension?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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How much do you need to follow the 25x retirement rule?We explain what the 25x retirement rule is and the amount you would need to be financially independent in retirement.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How SIPP platform fees and unclaimed tax relief could cost you tens of thousands in retirementMore than five million people hold Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) with a total of £567 billion inside, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. How can savers get the best value for money when choosing one?
By Sam Walker Published
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Stopping pension contributions can leave you £12k worse offDitching pension contributions temporarily is an irreversible, costly mistake which could dent your retirement pot by thousands.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Eight reasons you may need to register for self-assessment before 5 OctoberFrom claiming pension tax relief to having a side hustle, there are lots of reasons why you may need to register for self-assessment, and the 5 October deadline is approaching fast.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Seven reasons to not top up your state pensionTopping up your state pension could give you a bigger budget to live on in retirement, but it’s not always worth doing.
By Sam Walker Last updated
