Category Archives: Pensions
Beyond profit
How green is your pension? The consequences of inaction on climate change are now impossible to ignore. Every company has an impact on the world around us. And by investing in them, so do we.
What can I do with my pension?
Deciding how you want to start taking money Due to the changes introduced by the government in April 2015, when you reach the age of 55 (subject to change) you now have more flexibility than ever when it comes to … Continue reading
Making inheritance gifts from surplus income
Understanding your options and putting a plan in place We spend our working lives building towards retirement. Choices we make today will have a big impact on the quality of our lives later on. If you only have a handful … Continue reading
Top pension tips if you’re about to retire
Understanding your options and putting a plan in place We spend our working lives building towards retirement. Choices we make today will have a big impact on the quality of our lives later on. If you only have a handful … Continue reading
How to trace multiple old pension pots
Over time, pension schemes close, merge or become renamed Changed job? Moved house? It’s not always easy to keep track of a pension, especially if you’ve been in more than one scheme or have changed employers throughout your career. Over … Continue reading
Pension freedoms
Looking for a wider choice of investment options? Saving for your retirement is one of the longest and biggest financial commitments you will ever make. Imagine you’re retiring today. Have you thought about how you’re going to financially support yourself … Continue reading
Pension Lifetime Allowance
Do you need to take action to avoid risking additional tax charges in retirement? When it comes to your pension, you might assume that the more that you can save into it, the better. But that’s not always the case. … Continue reading
Minimum pension age to increase
Age change to when people can start taking pension savings The government has confirmed that it plans to increase the minimum pension age at which benefits under registered pension schemes can generally be accessed, without a tax penalty, from age … Continue reading
Suspending pension contributions
Think carefully about how action taken now could affect your retirement As more people worry about money and are struggling financially as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s likely that reducing or stopping their pension contributions may be … Continue reading
How much is the State Pension?
Understanding what you’ll receive and when While many people have some savings for retirement, most of us will also depend on the State Pension to help cover our living costs. The full new State Pension payment is currently £175.20 a … Continue reading