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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Pension transfers can take up to a month – is it worth moving your retirement savings?Pension transfer times can be slow but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Who will miss out on the state pension triple lock?Not all pensioners have their state pensions increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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 Sam Walker Last updated
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Steve Webb warns of risks of government’s pension reformsGovernment wants smaller defined contribution schemes to consolidate and back UK assets - what do the changes mean for you?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What happens to your pension when you dieThe way your pension is passed on to your loved ones is set for a shake-up. Here is what you need to know about who inherits your pension and why naming a beneficiary is so important.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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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
