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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Seven reasons to not top up your state pensionTopping up your state pension could give you a bigger budget to live on in retirement, but it’s not always worth doing.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you buy an annuity in tranches?Annuity rates are the best they have been in years. But buying in stages rather than all at once solves less than it promises.
By Robin Powell Published
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Six pension mistakes could cost you £10,000s, experts warnSimple pension mistakes could be costing you tens of thousands of pounds in retirement – here’s how to avoid them
By Sam Walker Published
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Can you afford to rent in retirement?Renting in retirement can give extra flexibility, but the cost could be prohibitive for most pensioners and it comes with unique drawbacks. We look at the average cost of renting where you are.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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5 ISA transfer offers available now to boost your portfolioTips ISA and SIPP providers are giving away as much as £3,000 in cashback for transferring an account. We list the best deals on the market right now.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Ditch the triple lock to get young people into work, businesses tell BurnhamWhile the triple lock is a promise to pensioners to give them an income boost each year, removing it could save the Treasury £3.3 billion over two years, the British Chambers of Commerce claims.
By Sam Walker Published
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Planning to retire by 2041? How to grow your pension potThose who are 15 years from retirement should take stock of their savings and investment portfolio – and make important changes. Here's how to prepare.
By Laura Miller Published
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Annuity rates rise – is now a good time to buy one?Annuities can offer peace of mind in retirement. Higher rates are making them even more attractive.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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One million people in line for a tax top-up from HMRC - are you one of them?Around one million people who missed out on pension tax relief are in line for a top-up – but a former pensions minister is warning people could miss out on the payments.
By Sam Walker Published
