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Rising interest rates: how will they affect pension planning?
Last week saw the twelfth consecutive hike in interest rates since December last year, during which time the base rate…
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How to take the stress out of retirement planning and pensions
Ideally, the years leading up to retirement should be filled with excitement as one gears up to reap the rewards…
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Is Jeremy Hunt wrong to pressure people to stay in work?
Last month, in his Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt markedly outlined his priorities: getting “economically inactive” over-50s to return or…
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What changes do pension planners need to know for 2023/24?
Following pension reform’s time in the spotlight at this year’s Spring Budget, the new 2023/24 tax year brings with it…
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My Pension Expert: putting savers at the heart of pension policy
It has certainly been a busy start to the year when it comes to pension policy. Of course, the Spring…
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Addressing the gender pension gap
As we approach International Women’s Day, it’s important to reflect on the progress that’s been made towards gender equality in…
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Breaking down Briton’s retirement dreams and their challenges
The current economic climate has sparked renewed debate in the UK over when is the right time to retire. The…
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What do interest rate hikes mean for retirement planners?
Yesterday, for the tenth consecutive meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) decided to raise interest rates to 4%. The 0.5%…
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January’s headlines: a review of the month’s major news
It has been a busy start to the year for the financial services industry. At My Pension Expert, we are…
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Regaining control of retirement finances in 2023
As another year draws to a close, it’s important that the pensions sector not only reflects on the past 12…