Is cash really king in retirement?
When the new pension freedoms were introduced in April, many expected pension pot owners to make a grab for their...
How much to access your pension pot?
If you have a pension pot and want to access your money how much should it cost you? Your Pension...
Government doesn’t trust pension pot owners
I like the word “disingenuous”. I particularly like it when applied to politicians; they are after all famous for saying...
Will you still be alive in five years?
A headline caught my attention in the Times yesterday. “Will you still be alive in five years? – Take the...
You can’t always choose your retirement age
We are often told of the need to retire later, work longer. But you can’t always choose your retirement age,...
Good GAD as capped drawdown limit increases in June
The GAD (Government Actuary’s Department) rate for June, which is used to calculate the maximum income from capped drawdown, has...
Who on earth should I vote for?
This morning I understand that the Conservatives will take property up to £1m in value out of the inheritance tax...
Your pension options explained in 3 minutes
I sat with a client this morning and we spoke about pensions. I have a confession to make; I love...
5 tips for Pension Freedom Day
It’s Pension Freedom Day! Here are 5 tips that we hope will help you make good decisions with your pension...
Client stories: Dee Searle standing for parliament
I have often said I have the best job in the world. One reason for me saying that is that...