Pensions
Comprehensive news, insights and advice on pensions: from SIPPs to the State Pension, types of annuities to building a comfortable pension pot from the MoneyWeek team.
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
Thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Why getting sick will cost you up to £700 a month in pension savings
More people could face a state pension shortfall as the healthy life expectancy age declines to its lowest level for 15 years. Do you have £700 extra a month to cover your sick years?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Carers facing retirement shortfall - how to boost your pension
A growing pensions gap shows carers retire with significantly less private pension income than the national average
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Pensions vs savings accounts: which is better for building wealth?
Savings accounts with inflation-beating interest rates are a safe place to grow your money, but could you get bigger gains by putting your cash into a pension?
By Laura Miller Published
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What the government’s baby boomer retirement data says about the future of pensions
A study of the retirement routes of people born in 1958 paints a worrying picture for people’s pension savings
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Should you combine your pensions? Pros, cons and key checks
Combining your pensions into a single pot can make managing the money easier – and cheaper. But some old pensions have valuable features you won’t want to lose. We weigh up the pros and cons of consolidating your retirement funds.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why annuities are back in fashion for retirees
The appeal of annuities has been boosted by higher interest rates. So should you buy an annuity with part of your pension savings?
By David Prosser Published
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Default pension funds: what’s in your workplace pension?
Default pension funds will often not be the best option for young savers or experienced investors
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs. If you think you might have lost touch with your cash, follow these simple steps to track down your lost pension, investments, savings or Premium Bonds
By Samantha Partington Last updated
