“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
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Retirement income: what shape are you?
What is retirement income? Retirement income is the money that you’ll have to live on once you’ve retired. When we talk about retirement income, we mean the total income you have each year. That also means after
Continue ReadingTax-free cash is great! Taking it the right way is even better!
Everyone loves tax-free cash. So the great news is you can currently take 25% of any pension pots tax free when you retire. Here's the low-down on the best ways to take advantage of this......
Continue ReadingWhat Help can People Get to Enjoy the Pensions Freedoms?
Why do people need it? Since the Pension Freedoms started, many people saving for retirement plan to take their defined contribution (DC) pension pots flexibly. A small percentage may still buy incomes for life (annuities)
Continue Reading5 Great Tips for Those Getting Started with Pension Freedoms
1. Know what you need in retirement It's not easy knowing what you actually need in retirement. Traditionally, those saving for retirement are told they should aim for a percentage of their working income, but this
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