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Category: Retirement Planning

2 May 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Retirement Planning

Clear the Clutter: How to Tidy Up Your Finances This Spring

By Lily Megson

With Spring in full bloom, millions of Britons will be starting their spring cleaning. Whether it’s dusting down your cupboards,…

14 February 2025
Reading time: 6 minutes
Retirement Planning

5 finance questions to ask your partner this Valentine’s Day

By Lily Megson

Trust, respect and communication are thought to be the foundations of a strong relationship. Whilst this may be true for…

17 January 2025
Reading time: 5 minutes
Retirement Planning

Our top financial resolutions can help you stay on track to achieve your goals

By Lily Megson

Much like our health, our finances are an area of our lives that many would love to improve. When a…

10 January 2025
Reading time: 4 minutes
Retirement Planning

Looking ahead for pensions in 2025

By Lily Megson

The start of a new year often inspires reflection and motivation to plan for the future, and this January marks…

20 December 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
Retirement Planning

Co-piloting or flying solo? How relationship status can shape retirement planning

By Lily Megson

When it comes to retirement planning, we all know it’s not a one-size-fits-all journey. Our personal circumstances can play a…

11 October 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
Retirement Planning

The problem with pension planners relying on social media

By Lily Megson

In today’s digital age, social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok have become popular sources for all types of…

27 September 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
Retirement Planning

What is pension consolidation, and should I do it?

By Jo Bradbury

If you’ve had more than one job throughout your working life, chances are you’ve built up multiple pension pots. In…

13 September 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
Retirement Planning

Four ways to get retirement-ready this Pensions Awareness Week

By Lily Megson

Happy Pensions Awareness Week, savers! Meeting your retirement goals isn’t always straightforward, and a critical first step in making it…

30 August 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
Retirement Planning

Should I withdraw my tax-free lump sum from my pension?

By Lily Megson

To withdraw or not to withdraw, that is the question. For many retirees, whether to withdraw the tax-free lump sum…

23 August 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
Retirement Planning

Pension calculators: how can they help you plan your retirement?

By Lily Megson

When it comes to retirement research, pension calculators are a tool that you might find across various provider and guidance…

16 August 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
Retirement Planning

How much do I need to save for retirement?

By Andrew Megson

How much do I need in my pension pot to retire? It sounds like a simple question and one that…

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