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ISAs vs pensions – which is better for retirement?
Pensions are more tax-efficient overall but ISAs offer greater flexibility. Which is the best option as you save for retirement?
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The single person pension shortfall in retirement: How to fill the gap
Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working
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Pension Credit: should the mixed-age couples rule be scrapped?
The mixed-age couples rule was introduced in May 2019 to reserve pension credit for older households but a charity warns it is unfair
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Is a £250,000 pension pot enough to retire on?
What would your retirement income be with a £250K pension pot? Knowing how much you can get makes it easier to plan for your golden years.
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Should you add gold to your pension?
Gold price movements have been eye-catching over the past year. Should you put some gold in your pension?
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Why it might be time to switch your pension strategy
Your pension strategy may need tweaking – with many pension experts now arguing that 75 should be the pivotal age in your retirement planning.
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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
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Waspi women compensation rejected again by the government
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years. We outline the journey so far and explore whether they might finally receive some money.
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Should you defer your state pension and stay in work?
You could boost your state pension by hundreds or thousands of pounds by deferring it if you don’t need the income right now. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons
