Mind the Pension Gap
How do you feel about your retirement? Research and insights into the UKs attitude to retirement.
Pensions advice
Brewin Dolphin: The crisis has hit my income – should I cash in on my pension?
You can use your retirement savings pot as you wish from age 55 – rising to age 57 from 2028, the government recently confirmed. Yet while this offers flexibility, you need to think carefully before dipping into your retirement funds, or you could trigger unexpected tax charges or whittle away your funds too quickly. Here [...]
Retirement tips for the Covid-19 crisis
Be patient and consider retirement strategies - Even before most of us had heard of Coronavirus, only 25% of Brits felt confident that they would have enough to retire on without needing to supplement their pension. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global stock markets has resulted in the average pension fund value falling [...]
The Importance of investing early
Originally published on hsbc.co.uk Your twenties are a time when there are almost too many goals to save for. You may want to buy your first home, purchase a car, or save up to travel the world in the future. Whatever your goals, and whether your plans are short term or long term, they all [...]
New year, new opportunities
Our top tips for financial planning in 2020, highlighting the recent updates to pensions.
Changes to the tapered annual allowance
How will changes to the tapered annual allowance affect you? Find out more about how these rule updates can effect your pension.
ABI warns against ‘Pensions panic’
With lockdown causing financial worries for many families, the ABI is warning people not to see their pensions as a quick way of raising cash, and to think twice before making any rash financial decisions during this uncertain time.
Can I transfer my pension to another pension?
If you’ve had more than one job, you may have multiple workplace pensions and find it difficult to keep track. You may be better of switching your scheme, and moving your pension.
If you’re self-employed, is your State Pension at risk?
Self-employed workers tend to have lower levels of pension savings, and a greater reliance on the State Pension. Changes to thresholds may mean that some are at risk of losing their state pension.
The financial planning requirements of James Bond, Harry Potter and Doctor Who
We take a look at the finances of three fictional heroes from the UK and discuss how financial planning could help them. While we had a lot of fun writing this article, it highlights several specialist areas of financial advice, and how versatile an adviser’s toolbox can be.
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