Pensions
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Pension saver boosts retirement pot after worrying forecast
CASE STUDY A saver shares how he transformed his pension pot after realising how little he had set aside for retirement.
By Samantha Partington Published
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How to pick a SIPP
Self-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
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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420,000 more pensioners to be dragged into paying income tax – how does tax on the state pension work?
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners will need to pay tax on their pension income at the end of this tax year, new HMRC data shows. We look at how taxation on the state pension works.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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The £40k cost of starting your pension five years late – and how to fix it
Savers who postponed their pension saving by five years when they first started working could be £40k worse off in retirement. Can you fix the errors of your youth?
By Katie Williams Published
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Pensions guide: the different types of pensions you need to know about
Tutorials Our pensions guide explains the different ways you can save for your retirement
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Pension transfers are taking longer – is it worth moving your retirement savings?
Pension transfer times have increased over the past year but it may be worth the wait for lower fees and less paperwork.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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You're ten years from retirement: how to retire comfortably
Retirement costs are rising and it is important to plan ahead for your golden years. We look at what steps to take if you are 10 years away from retirement.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Millions of over 50s fear pension investment risk – how should you position your portfolio?
To de-risk or not to de-risk, that is the question. Act too late and you could face irreversible losses. Move too early and miss out on significant gains that could transform your retirement.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why getting sick will cost you £500 a month in pension savings
More people could face a state pension shortfall as the healthy life expectancy age declines. Do you have £500 extra a month to cover your sick years?
By Laura Miller Published