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Remember that pension savings are for the long term The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a widespread impact across all aspects of fina...

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated, particularly with investment scams during t...

This article describes the rules around pension contributions and looks at how high-earners can can make the most of their annual allowance

Professional financial advice tailored to you It’s often a common fallacy that only those that are wealthy have any need for profession...

Simplifying and maximising retirement benefits The employment landscape has evolved significantly over the last few decades, and changi...

Calculating the value of financial advice Quantifying the value of financial advice has always been a challenge because people who rece...

Government’s bid to ensure ‘pension age equalisation’ On 3 October, campaigners lost a significant legal battle against the Government’...

Winners and losers under the new State Pension The figures for people qualifying for the full new State Pension following its introduct...

Make sure your pension savings don’t get left behind The employment landscape has evolved significantly over the last few decades, and ...

Don’t be penalised by the tax system when you exercise your freedoms The ‘pension freedom’ reforms of 2015 were welcomed by consumers, a...

Almost half of UK employees expect to work beyond the age of 65 When you picture yourself in your golden years, are you sitting on a bea...

Signs you are not financially ready to retire Those potentially most exposed to a pension shortfall are not people just entering the wo...

Mismatch between retirement expectations and actual reality Retirement is a chance to do more of what you enjoy. When it comes to planni...

How much should you try to save to have a comfortable retirement? The number of people saving enough for a comfortable retirement has hi...

Don’t lose your life savings or be persuaded to invest in high-risk schemes Don’t let scammers enjoy your hard-earned pension proceeds. ...

Don’t miss out on this little-known tax rule For those parents who have spare cash, putting money into their children’s pension will bo...

Tailored to match your particular needs and aspirations One of the most important stages in life which everybody has to save for is ret...

Over one million UK savers embrace relaxation of rules The Government’s announcement on the relaxation of pension rules changed the inv...

Spreading risk by accessing different types of assets Investing for the long-term means persisting through market swings. History shows ...

Getting your date right will help your plans stay on target Some people will have set their retirement date when they were in their 20s ...