Is your pension underpaying you

The state pension is an essential source of income for many retirees in the UK, providing financial stability and security in retirement. Unfortunately, recent reports suggest that the state pension system is underpaying thousands of individuals, resulting in financial difficulties and reduced quality of life. This article will explore the issue of underpayments in the […]

Will Interest Rates Go Up Or Down In 2023?

The change from one year to the next is often a time when people think about what the future will bring. One of the key questions for this year is the question of what direction interest rates will take. The answer to this question will depend on two main factors. These are government policy and […]

10 Healthy Financial Resolutions For 2023 (And Beyond)

New Year’s resolutions shouldn’t be just for January. Effective New Year’s resolutions should create a foundation for healthier habits throughout the year. With that in mind, here are ten healthy financial resolutions for 2023 (and beyond). I will budget effectively Budgeting effectively means working from the long term down to the short term. In the […]

Are You On Top Of Retirement Planning?

It’s probably fair to say that, right now, many people are more concerned with getting through the present than planning for their retirement. This is understandable. The problem with this approach, however, is that the future can arrive much quicker than it seems like it should. This means that retirement planning should always be a […]

When Can You Retire?

A smiling woman looking forward to retirement

Over recent years, the state pension has made the headlines fairly regularly. One of the reasons for this is the increase in state pension age. Now, the government is proposing to increase the age at which people can access private pensions. Depending on your position, this may be a big deal or a moot point. […]

How To Avoid Being A Poverty-Stricken Pensioner

pensioner worried about money

If you’re on a defined-benefits (“final-salary”) pension, then you’re probably either already drawing it or in the public sector. For most people, defined-contributions (money purchase) pensions are the only option available now. That means the onus is on you to maximize your returns so that they literally fund the rest of your life. Here are […]

How much can I pay into my pension?

A pension is a tax-efficient, long-term savings plan that you contribute to during your working life to provide an income when you stop work. You can benefit from tax relief on the contributions you pay in and your pension pot has the potential to grow. At the moment you can save up to £40,000 every […]

How much can I pay into my pension?

A pension is a tax-efficient, long-term savings plan that you contribute to during your working life to provide an income when you stop work. You can benefit from tax relief on the contributions you pay in and your pension pot has the potential to grow. At the moment you can save up to £40,000 every […]

Making the most of your pension savings

Thanks to there being no major changes announced to pensions in the October 2018 Budget you can continue to pay into your pension over the next 12 months without any surprises to knock you off track. This does, however, present a great time for you to review your pension savings. Are you confident you’re saving […]