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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Power up your pension before 5 April – easy ways to save before the tax year endWith the end of the tax year looming, pension savers currently have a window to review and maximise what’s going into their retirement funds – we look at how
By Laura Miller Published
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Six reasons not to top up your state pensionA deadline to buy National Insurance credits and top up your state pension is fast approaching. Here’s why it may not be worth it for some people
By Sam Walker Last updated
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How to pick a SIPPSelf-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) let you manage your retirement savings, but charges and customer service vary greatly between providers. We explain how to choose a SIPP in 2026
By Laura Miller Last updated
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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?
By Laura Miller Last updated
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The single person pension shortfall in retirement: How to fill the gapBeing 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
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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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
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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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?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Why it might be time to switch your pension strategyYour pension strategy may need tweaking – with many pension experts now arguing that 75 should be the pivotal age in your retirement planning.
By David Prosser Published
