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Category: Pensions Explained

15 April 2022
Reading time: 4 minutes
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
Reading time: 4 minutes
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
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Pensions Explained

Pensions Explained – What is the gender pension gap?

By Jo Bradbury

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

26 November 2021
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Pensions Explained

How can savers keep on track with their pension savings?

By Jo Bradbury

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

5 November 2021
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Pensions Explained

Why are annual pension reviews so important?

By Andrew Megson

The purpose of creating a pension plan is to help individuals reach a financially secure position by the time they…

22 October 2021
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Pensions Explained

Flexible-Access Drawdown: The key to a stress-free retirement

By Andrew Megson

‘Expect the unexpected’, or so the saying goes. And the previous two years have only strengthened this hypothesis. The Covid-19…

13 August 2021
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Pensions Explained

When should you switch pension provider?

By Andrew Megson

Britons are notoriously disengaged with their pension schemes. Indeed, research from My Pension Expert found that 53% of Britons are…

30 July 2021
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Pensions Explained

Five questions to ask your employer about your pension

By Jo Bradbury

Workplace pensions are rarely at the forefront of people’s minds when they start a new job. Questions, understandably, are more…

26 March 2021
Reading time: 4 minutes
Pensions Explained

Is it possible to boost my income in retirement?

By Andrew Megson

No one likes to find themselves short of cash. However, in retirement, this can be particularly troubling. Concern over whether…

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