Pension

Why pensions are important? The majority of people plan to retire at 65 and enjoy a financially-stable, rewarding lifestyle during their ‘golden’ years.  But with so many pension plan available, choosing the right one according to your personal circumstances can be somewhat daunting. It was a heart-breaking story for Rita Read more…

Think Tank says: Saving for pensions should be obligatory Have you ever asked yourself "Should I save into a pension?" Well, if you have - you should definitely read this blog! The Policy Exchange, a leading think tank, has proposed a scheme that would make it compulsory for people to Read more…

The great pension debate - What are critical yields? Pensions have become far more flexible and tax efficient over the past 10 years leaving us with an effective tax and estate planning vehicle.  However, this leads to the question, what role does a Critical Yield now play in deciding the Read more…

Pension expert reveals why it could be vital to consolidate savings Throughout a person’s working life, many pension arrangements can be accumulated through workplace schemes and other alternative arrangements. However, this can often make pension savings difficult to track and could end up convoluting the process of putting money aside. Read more…

Attractive tax legislation on pension lump sums Understanding the tax legislation on pensions is important and the new pension flexibilities will benefit expatriates residing in some of the most popular retirement destinations. This previous change in legislation will, amongst other things, allow the over 55s to withdraw their entire pension Read more…