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Pensioner incomes stagnate over last decade

Median pensioner incomes have fallen to their lowest level since before the pandemic – and appear to have effectively stalled over the last decade. Pension sector leaders are raising concerns about the future retirement prospects of a large swathe of the UK public following statistics that show pensioner incomes stagnating, and becoming increasingly reliant on State […]

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Five top tips for buying an annuity as incomes surge to 16-year high

The latest figures on annuities show returns at their highest levels since the financial crisis – and annuity sales have surged in response. But industry experts warn that caution is still needed before making what is an irreversible decision, and offer these five tips to help you make the right decision. It might be a […]

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How 10 years of pension freedoms have shaped the retirement income market… and what might lie ahead

This April marks 10 years since the introduction of “pension freedoms” by the then Coalition government and launching a retirement revolution that has transformed the UK market. So what have been the big changes in how we fund our retirement… and what might be in store? Chancellor George Osborne’s 2014 Budget certainly grabbed the headlines […]

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Countdown is on for investment that reaps profits after three years

There can’t be many better sure-fire investments than plugging gaps in your National Insurance record – and the countdown is now on for anyone who has gaps going right back to 2006 Here’s an interesting stat. Just over half of the people currently receiving the new state pension receive the full amount, according to research […]

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Will you REALLY be retiring when you planned?

If you’ve got your retirement date fixed firmly in your mind, then you’re in the minority according to new research… which explains why a staggering 70% of professionals currently in work may well be delaying their exit from the world of work. By Tony Watts OBE The findings come from research carried out by from […]

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“Pension disengagement” could cost you up to £500,000 in retirement

“Failing to actively engage” with pensions during one’s working life could have a “staggering financial impact”, according to a new report from PensionBee, a leading online pension provider. Are you on top of your retirement finances? New research from pension provider Pension Bee suggests that failing to stay right on top of where your savings […]

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How ethical are we when it comes to investing? Well that depends…

Just how ethical are tomorrow’s retirees when it comes to where their savings are invested? New research shows that age is a big factor… The decision that savers were traditionally asked to make by advisers was their preferred balance between risk and return.  But here’s a different spin with an old coin: how much longer […]

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It’s tax return deadline – don’t miss out on these ways to boost your pension

If, like many of us, you’ve left filing your Self-Assessment to HMRC to the last minute, then it might not be too late to take advantage of these suggestions to boost your pension savings from online pension provider PensionBee. Lisa Picardo, Chief Business Officer UK at PensionBee says: “For many, completing a tax return could unlock unexpected pension benefits. If you’ve […]

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Don’t go into the unknown in 2025!

Here are the expert tips you need to ensure you enjoy a comfortable retirement New research from Standard Life reveals that one in four (24%) people aged 55 and over have never checked their pension, highlighting how a worrying number of people fast approaching retirement age have not engaged with their finances. Standard’s Life research […]

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