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How married couples can boost their retirement wealth by £410,000
Advice Married couples can increase their pension pot by making use of each other’s tax allowances. Here is how much extra you could earn
By Marc Shoffman Published
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New pensions minister: key priorities for Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wycombe, has become the new pensions minister. We look at what’s waiting in her in-tray, and the main priorities and challenges that lie ahead
By Ruth Emery Published
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Half a million pensioners still lumbered with a mortgage in retirement
New research suggests half a million pensioners are still paying off their mortgage in retirement. But will your pension cover the costs?
By Katie Williams Published
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How to manage redundancy when you’re close to retirement
Getting hit with redundancy when you’re close to retirement can be devastating, but it could also be a chance to consider your options.
By Harriet Meyer Published
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Final salary pensions and money purchase schemes
Glossary Final salary pensions and money purchase schemes are two types of private pension plans offered by employers. But how do they differ?
By MoneyWeek Last updated
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Is now a good time to buy an annuity before interest rates fall?
Advice Annuities have offered retirees good value for money in the last couple of years. Should you buy an annuity now ahead of potential interest rate cuts?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Five steps to reduce your tax bill in retirement
State pension payments went up by 8.5% earlier this year. But with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. Here’s how to reduce your tax bill.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Will Labour introduce a retirement tax?
Rishi Sunak said a Labour government would subject the state pension "to a retirement tax”. Is this claim true? And what else could Labour do to pensions?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Is an inflation-linked annuity or a level annuity better value?
What makes more sense, an inflation-linked annuity or a level annuity, as a retirement plan when inflation is low?
By Ruth Emery Published