A bit of good news arrives for pensioners
Analysts from the Pension Protection fund are offering a belated Christmas gift to those of us who have lost sleep over the erosion in the value of our pension schemes. They say that the financial...
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Jargon-free pensions. Can this be true?
“Pensions without the piffle” is the catchline for an industry website which claims to be able to cut through the jargon of the pension industry. The site, which will be run by newly-recruited pensions...
View ArticleKeen to research retirement options?
This afternoon, Tom McPhail, head of pensions research with Hargreaves Lansdown, sent a list of how-to-web sites for those seeking advice on pensions. Here are three suggestions: Direct Gov...
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Tips for pension planning ahead of April
There are a number of important changes to pensions coming into force, this year, some requiring action before the end of the tax year in April. Ben Smaje, managing director at Kennedy Black gives us...
View ArticleAn end to compulsory annuitisation?
Compulsory annuitisation is such an awful phrase. Most people think it’s an awful concept too. These people include the Tories – and as of yesterday, it’s looking more likely that something might be...
View ArticleA pause to Quantitative Easing
So there were no surprises in the Bank of England’s decision to halt quantitative easing and hold the base rate in February. But what did those in the know have to say about it? It seems that while...
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Reader Q&A: Year-end tax planning for pensions
With just a couple of months to go until April 6, when income tax will rise for higher rate taxpayers, experts are urging people to review their pension provisions. Some of the factors that need to be...
View ArticleTop tips for stepping onto the retirement roller coaster
I just met with Dave Harris, managing director of sales and marketing for Living Time to discuss the growing possibilities for people approaching retirement. For some people, a traditional drawdown...
View ArticleElection 2010: what’s being said about pensions?
The announcement of a May 6th election has triggered a flurry of policy statements from the political parties. So what are the three main parties saying about pensions? A handy tip sheet on their...
View ArticleMoney Matters has moved….
We have launched a brand new interactive personal finance page, where you can find top tips, beginners’ guides and advice across the whole sector. From tips on the best way to sell your home, to guides...
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