Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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73% of savers plan to rely on partner’s pension in retirement
A new survey suggests the majority of people may lack financial independence in retirement, with almost three-quarters set to rely on their partner’s pension
By Katie Williams Published
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Older tenants need extra £400,000 in their pension - the risks of renting in retirement
There are financial risks to renting in your golden years, research suggests
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How much you need to follow the 25x retirement rule – will you have enough to be financially independent?
We explain what the 25x retirement rule is and the amount you would need to be financially independent in retirement.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How much do retirees spend per year on average?
Much of our working lives is spent planning for retirement, but how much do retirees actually spend?
By Laura Miller Published
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What is the state pension triple lock?
The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. What is the triple lock – and what does its future hold?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What happens to your pension if you retire abroad?
Holidays don’t have to end. Thousands of people leave the UK every year, many to enjoy their retirement in another country, seeking lower taxes, sun and often more affordable adventure. We look at what happens to your pension if you retire abroad.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Average pension pot by age
How does your pension pot compare to your peers? We delve into the data and reveal the average pension pot for different age groups
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Could state pension age rise to 70? Review launched
The government has launched a review of the state pension age, which will consider the “merits” of automatic increases tied to life expectancy
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
The next generation of retirees is taking a fresh approach to the debate over which is a better option, pension or property. But what happens to returns when you actually crunch the numbers, do pensions or property win out?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated