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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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
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Is mental load driving the widening gender pensions gap?The pension gap may be getting bigger, but it has little to do with the lack of financial literacy and more to do with the mental load women carry
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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‘I thought pensions were dull. Now I have a £1 million pot’Women are less likely to actively plan for their retirement (though men aren’t that engaged either), new research shows. MoneyWeek spoke to two savers at different ends of the financial and age spectrum about their money decisions – and where those choices lead.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why it’s time to look to the market for retirement savingsSponsored by Aberdeen
By MoneyWeek Published
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Could pensions inheritance tax rule change create a liquidity crisis for Sipp holders?Pension inheritance tax rule changes from April 2027 could create a liquidity crisis for some self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) holding commercial property. We reveal what you can do to mitigate the impact.
By Sam Walker Published
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Act now to avoid inheritance tax on your pension with this one simple changeA quick and easy paperwork change could avoid your children paying inheritance tax on your pension if you act now. Here’s how.
By Laura Miller Published
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FCA proposes new ratings system for workplace pension schemesThe City watchdog has proposed new rules to help ensure pension schemes are providing value for money
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Most popular Sipp investmentsThe investment decisions you make with your Sipp impact how much you end up with in your retirement pot. We look at the most popular Sipp funds to consider when adding to your pension savings.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How cancelling unused direct debits could boost your pension by £37,000A new year refresh of your spending could save you money and help boost your pension pot.
By Marc Shoffman Published
