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We take a look at different types of retirees and what may be right for each

Which type of drawdown retiree are you?

23 January 202528 January 2025Pension Freedomsdrawdown, investments, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

We believe there are three different types of retiree that go into long term drawdown. Getting the best possible outcome from long term drawdown is very hard. The key difference between each type is their

We take a look at the best route to adding a partners income into an overall couples plan as simply as possible.

How we are approaching couples planning?

18 November 202426 November 2024Pension Freedomsdrawdown, investments, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

Being able to plan as a couple is our most requested feature. We are building this now and it will be ready shortly in the new year. There are many ways to do this, but

We take a look at investment issues when taking your money and how a solution integrated with our plans may help.

Investment on the route down, what can go wrong!

7 October 202421 October 2024Pension Freedomsdrawdown, investments, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

We have said in previous blogs that investment risk when drawing down your money is a lot different than when building money up. Let's explain why and what you can do about it. Why is

Our new upcoming product innovations and couples modelling to help improve more retirement outcomes

Guided routes down and couples planning

28 August 202419 September 2024Pension Freedomsdrawdown, investments, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

Before the snow starts later this year, we are finally launching a fully Guiide plan linked pension product with a provider and investment manager. We are also adding partners income and savings for couples to

You told us you would prefer smoother income in the early years of retirement, here's how we can help.

Smoothing out early years retirement income

24 July 202324 July 2023Pension Freedomsdrawdown, investments, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

Retirement may last between up to 30 years for many people. No one knows how long it will be, which is a big risk in itself and a whole different topic. But for now, let’s

Drawdown income can be bumpy, but can you make certain parts smoother with a tailored investment fund?

Making drawdown income less bumpy

19 June 202319 June 2023Pension Freedomsdrawdown, investments, pension calculator, pension freedoms, pension pots

I am sure you know that drawdown income is not guaranteed. The amount you can take each year from your pots at any point during retirement , whilst making sure you don't run out of