Pension cold calls are now illegal – here’s how to keep your retirement fund safe
A new law has come into force which makes it illegal for companies to cold call about pensions. The ban...
Four retirement risks you need to understand
Modern retirement isn’t a straightforward business. Our grandparents were sent home from work at 65 or 60, with a guaranteed...
How To Increase Your Retirement Income
In last week’s post, I looked at the rule of thumb for retirement income, and concluded that 2.7% of your...
The Retirement Rule of Thumb and What’s Wrong With It
We all know the formula E=MC2, but few of us can explain Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. You’ll be pleased...
Should I buy an annuity or use income drawdown with my pension pot?
Client often ask us about whether to use their pension pot to buy an annuity or take the more modern...
To transfer your pension pot…or not
Each week we’re contacted by people with a burning financial question; should I transfer my defined benefits pension plan, or...
Divorce reform and forgetting about pensions
Divorce is a hot topic at the moment, with government plans to reform the process and, in doing so, hopefully...
Pension Advice Costs Revealed
What does it cost to get professional financial advice in respect of your pension pot or investments? According to some...
Why the life expectancy slowdown is important for your financial planning
A life expectancy slowdown has important implications for retirement and financial planning, with the UK at the bottom of an international league table.
Don’t underestimate the cost of living in retirement
How much money are you planning to spend in retirement? It’s an important question when you’re planning for the future,...