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It’s good to talk

When was the last time you discussed the family’s finances? The unexpected death of a spouse can lead to considerable...
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Untapped property wealth

4.8 million retirees are ‘going without’ The British would like to have three quarters of their working income in retirement. However, pensions remain an obscure...
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Aiming for better returns

Taking risk with some of your money to achieve a sustainable retirement income Sourcing a sustainable retirement income is essential,...
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Power of Attorney

Providing the legal authority to act on your behalf A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you...
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Consumer apathy

Many people do not yet fully understand the significance of the new retirement income choices Many of Britain’s over-55s say...
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Tax relief on pension contributions

Annual and lifetime limits to consider Tax relief means some of your money that would have gone to the Government...
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Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)

Providing greater flexibility with the investments you can choose A self-invested personal pension (SIPP) is a pension ‘wrapper’ that holds...
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National Employment Savings Trust pensions

Low-cost option through your workplace The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) is a low-cost pension you may be able to...
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Pensions for the self-employed

funds for your retirement If you’re self-employed, saving into a pension can be a more difficult habit to develop than it is for...
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Options for using your pension pot

You now have more choice and flexibility than ever before Following changes introduced in April 2015, you now have more...
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Lifetime annuities

Guaranteeing a regular retirement income for life A lifetime annuity is a type of retirement income product that you buy...
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Investment-linked annuities

Values dependent on how well the underlying investments perform Investment-linked annuities also pay you an income for life, but the amount you get fluctuates depending on how well...
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Flexi-access drawdown

Using your pension pot for a flexible retirement income With flexi-access drawdown, when you come to take your pension, you reinvest your pot into funds designed to provide...
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Taking small cash sums from your pension pot

Consider the tax implications and the risk that your money could run out Under new flexible rules introduced in April...
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Taking your whole pension pot as cash

A high-risk and non-tax-efficient way to fund your retirement income Under new rules introduced in April 2015, you can now...
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Lifetime allowance for pension savings

Limiting the value of payouts from pension schemes The lifetime allowance is a limit on the value of payouts from...
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Investing

Six principles to consider Successful investing involves making choices that meet your unique needs today and your financial goals for the future. Your...
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Is cash really king?

Retirees exploit new pension freedoms Since 6 April this year, anyone aged 55 or over could – in theory –...
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Banking on an inheritance

One in three Britons rely on a cash windfall to fund their retirement plans Anticipated inheritances often don’t materialise. But...
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Changing financial attitudes

New priorities increase the protection gap Many Britons consider that having an Internet connection and mobile phone is a greater...
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