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Category: Pensions Explained

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-Harvey

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

1 July 2022
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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
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Pensions Explained

ESG Investments: The future of pension planning?

By Lily Megson-Harvey

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

22 April 2022
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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…

15 April 2022
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Pensions Explained

Do retirees need to maintain a strong credit score?

By Andrew Megson

Many Britons assume that their borrowing days are behind them by the time they reach retirement as they shift their…

18 March 2022
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Pensions Explained

Pensions explained – Are annuities still relevant?

By Andrew Megson

Annuities were once considered the bread and butter of retirement finance.  Indeed, it was standard practice for individuals who reached…

25 February 2022
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Pensions Explained

How are pensions divided during a divorce?

By Andrew Megson

The ONS’ latest figures revealed that there were 103,592 divorces in 2020. Whilst this marks a 4.5% decrease compared to…

17 December 2021
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Pensions Explained

Should Britons increase their workplace pension contributions?

By Andrew Megson

Pension contributions, whilst vital to our financial wellbeing during retirement years, are often viewed with some contention. Indeed, the fact…

3 December 2021
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

Pensions Explained – What is the gender pension gap?

By Lily Megson-Harvey

Discrepancies surrounding pension policy are nothing new in the UK – from changes to the lifetime saving allowance to the…

26 November 2021
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

How can savers keep on track with their pension savings?

By Lily Megson-Harvey

In theory, saving for retirement should be a straightforward process. Saving tends to start at the beginning of one’s adult…

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