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Category: Pensions Explained

12 April 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

Pension tax relief explained and how it may benefit you

By Lily Megson

Pension tax relief serves as a cornerstone of retirement planning in the UK, offering valuable incentives for people to save…

28 March 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

Ombudsman’s Decision for WASPI women: What does it mean?

By Lily Megson

Earlier this month, the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman made a landmark decision calling for the government to compensate…

26 January 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
Pensions Explained

A retirement planner’s guide to ethical pensions

By Lily Megson

Now more than ever, Britons understand the importance of making choices to suit not just their needs, but their personal…

6 October 2023
Reading time: 5 minutes
Pensions Explained

Auto-Enrolment: An underrated secret weapon?

By Andrew Megson

Just over 10 years ago, the UK pension landscape changed forever. Whilst this might sound overly dramatic – particularly as…

15 September 2023
Reading time: 5 minutes
Pensions Explained

Breaking Down Drawdown: Could it Be the Right Option For You? 

By Andrew Megson

Retiring is an incredibly personal thing, and each and every one of us have different goals, dreams, and ambitions. For…

25 August 2023
Reading time: 5 minutes
Pensions Explained

Transfers: Not Just Seasonal News

By Lily Megson

Despite the Lionesses (rightly!) dominating the sporting headlines this summer, it’s been impossible to ignore another footballing phenomenon throughout the…

28 October 2022
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

Is pension advice expensive?

By Andrew Megson

Despite acting as an important tool for securing a comfortable retirement plan, there are still several common misconceptions that prevent…

7 October 2022
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Pensions Explained

What could high annuity rates mean for pension planners?

By Lily Megson

When faced with economic uncertainty, it is often necessary for people to reposition their personal finance priorities from growth to…

1 July 2022
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

What happens to your pension when you remarry?

By Andrew Megson

Society has seen a shift in marital priorities over the previous century. Divorce was once considered an unthinkable disaster, while…

20 May 2022
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

ESG Investments: The future of pension planning?

By Jo Bradbury

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) have taken hold of the financial services industry for some time now. Companies across…

22 April 2022
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

Drawdown vs annuities during the cost-of-living crisis

By Andrew Megson

The UK is undeniably in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis. Inflation has reached its highest rate in thirty years…

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