Latest Blogs
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James Jones-Tinsley: Guided Retirement Duty could be game changer
During May, the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by The Pensions Regulator (TPR), concluded that defined contribution (DC) pension savers – including those in SIPPs, as well as in Workplace Pensions - require more guidance when choosing suitable retirement products.
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Lisa Webster: Overcomplicated rules are a threat
It may be more than a year since the Lifetime Allowance was formally abolished but issues are still emerging from the mess made by rushed legislation.
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Lisa Webster: To gift or not to gift?
Since the announcement that pensions are to be included in estates for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes the question of whether those with large pension pots should be giving some funds away has become increasingly common.
Popular News
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Most people reliant on their partner’s pension
Only 27% of people said they were not reliant on their partner’s pension, according to new research.
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60,000 claimed a pension tax refund last year
New figures have revealed that around 60,000 people claimed a refund on emergency tax on pensions in 2023-24 - an increase of around 20% on the previous year.
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Cost of renting in retirement rises to £398,000
People who expect to rent during retirement could need an additional £398,000 in savings compared to those with no housing costs.
A new survey has revealed that many under-35s have an unrealistic expectation of when they will be able to afford to retire, with many expecting to quit work by 60.
Negotiations over a £41m offer for SIPP and pensions provider STM Group have been extended for a second time.
Canada Life has reported doubled annuity sales compared to last year, according to its UK half year financial results.
Government-funded body the Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) is to combine its pensions services under a new Retirement Planning Hub.
Less than two-fifths (36%) of the average retirement income before tax is made up by pensions, according to a new report.
Single pensioners need £257,000 more than couples to achieve a comfortable living standard in retirement, according to analysis by Standard Life, part of the Phoenix Group.