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Best and cheapest investment platform for £50,000 savings

By Damien Fahy

10 min Read 25 Jan 2021

How to choose the best and cheapest investment platform and DIY investing ISA In this article we provide a...

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The Cheapest SIPP - the best value pension for you

By Damien Fahy

10 min Read 22 Jan 2021

Cheapest SIPP - Self Invested Personal Pension The cheapest SIPP depends on a number of factors including how big your...

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The best & cheapest SIPPs - low cost DIY pensions

By Damien Fahy

21 min Read 15 Jan 2021

The best SIPP & cheapest SIPP In this independent SIPP comparison we compare SIPP charges from all the best SIPP providers...

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What is contingent charging and what does the ban mean for me?

By Andy Leeks

8 min Read 08 Jun 2020

On the 30th July 2019, The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced proposals to ban contingent charging, a controversial pensions advice model where financial advisers only get paid if a pension...

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What is a SIPP?

By Hannah Smith

17 min Read 03 Jun 2020

It’s easy to get bogged down in the vernacular around pensions, but some of the worst jargon actually masks some fairly simple concepts and products. To make sure you’ve got...

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Can I carry forward unused annual pension allowances?

By Liam Fahy

8 min Read 11 May 2020

What is the pension carry forward rule? An individual can currently contribute up to £40,000 of 'relevant earnings' in a tax year and receive tax relief at their marginal rate...

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Can I cash in my pension before I turn 55?

By Liam Fahy

7 min Read 04 May 2020

In April 2015 the pension rules changed to allow investors to access their pensions from the age of 55 with a number of options available. At the age of 55...

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Pension vs Lifetime ISA: Which is best?

By Hannah Smith

20 min Read 04 May 2020

For long-term savings, there are plenty of products vying for your attention, but which one should you choose? This article takes you through everything you need to know about pensions...

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Can I take money from my pension at 55 and still work?

By Liam Fahy

8 min Read 28 Apr 2020

When can you take money from your pension? In 2015 some restrictions on access to pensions were eased and so you can now access your defined contribution pension from age...

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Market crash: I was due to retire in the next 5 years, what should I do?

By Liam Fahy

10 min Read 14 Apr 2020

Preparing for retirement - what are my options? Please note the following information relates to pensions held in defined contribution arrangements There are a number of options available when you...

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How to set up a pension - Everything you need to know

By Danielle Levy

31 min Read 08 Apr 2020

You may not realise it, but your pension has the potential to become one of the most important assets under your possession. The good news is that under the auto-enrolment...

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Property vs Pension - which is the better investment?

By Hannah Smith

18 min Read 06 Apr 2020

There’s no denying the appeal of an investment asset which is real and tangible, and this goes some way to explain the enduring popularity of property in this country. For...

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What is the best way to combine my pensions?

By Marc Shoffman

14 min Read 06 Apr 2020

Research suggests that you are likely to have around 11 jobs throughout your working life. As you move from job to job you'll have to say goodbye to customers and...

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