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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Is it still worth paying into a pension in your 60s?What are the financial benefits of continuing to pay into a pension as you approach retirement age? In an exclusive analysis, we show the reality of pension saving into your 60s.
By Laura Miller Published
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One million more pensioners set to pay income tax in 2031 – how to lower your billHundreds of thousands of pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax due to an ongoing freeze to tax bands, forecasts suggest
By Sam Walker Published
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Pensioners ‘running down larger pots’ to avoid inheritance tax as rule change loomsChanges to inheritance tax (IHT) rules for unused pension pots from April 2027 could trigger an ‘exodus of large defined contribution pension pots’, as retirees spend their savings rather than leave their loved ones with an IHT bill.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why getting sick will cost you up to £700 a month in pension savingsMore 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 pensionA 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 pensionsA 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 checksCombining 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 retireesThe 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
