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Annuity rates are at a decade high. Great news for those who want to add some lifetime guaranteed income!

Annuities….”Problem is, the rates are pants” ….well not anymore

24 February 202326 February 2024Pension Freedomsannuity, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

A guaranteed lifetime income sometimes referred to as an annuity by many, can be considered a great investment for retirement in terms of what it provides. It pays you a known income no matter what

Over 100,000 pots are used to start drawdown without advice each year. What will these retirees do and what do they need to help them?

Non advised drawdown – how many start it each year and what do they need to make it work?

30 January 20239 February 2023Pension Freedomsannuity, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

The latest Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stats for the year between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022 tell us some interesting numbers. Around 700,000 new defined contribution (DC) pension pots, i.e. the ones you

The launch date of the UK's pension dashboard is approaching - but it will offer the help people really need?

What does a practical Pensions Dashboard look like?

14 December 202210 January 2023Pension Freedomsannuity, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

At some point in the future a Government pension dashboard will exist, where hopefully, you can provide your National Insurance number and get details of all your pensions. This will include pension pots, any Final

Nothing in life is certain, except a guaranteed lifetime income.

Guaranteed and drawdown income – is a bit of both the best mix?

11 October 20229 February 2023Pension Freedomsannuity, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

Some things are great on their own, gin,tonic,apple pie,custard, but are even better when you put them together. No, not pizza and pineapple...... There are lots of great things about guaranteed income on its own.

Life, death and pensions

How long will I live – and have I got enough money?

19 May 20229 February 2023Pension Freedomsannuity, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

“You and I are gonna live forever’ sang the rock band Oasis back in the 1990s. Unfortunately we won’t, but we do all need a financial plan that will protect us if we live longer