Where’s the best place to transfer my pension?
Many more savers are taking advantage of their new-found freedom to transfer their pensions. Official figures show that funds transferred out of pensions schemes almost…
Pensions
The new pension changes explained – What you need to know
The new pension changes explained In the Budget 2014 the Chancellor announced new pension rules which brought about significant changes to the way people will be…
Pensions: Can I carry forward unused annual allowances?
Is it possible to carry forward unused annual allowances? My wife has a SIPP worth about £28K. She has not made any contributions in to…
I’ve separated from my wife, is it true that she’ll still get my pension if I die?
Reader Question: I have a works pension which I put into a private pension. I have been separated from my wife but not divorced. With…
Cash in small pension funds & get a larger lump sum
Under current UK pensions legislation your pension fund ultimately has to provide you with a retirement income and, if you choose, a small tax-free lump…
Work out how much to save for retirement on the back of an envelope
Most people realise that they need to save for their retirement as the State is not going to be able to look after them. But…
Reader Question: How can I take my entire pension pot as a cash lump sum?
Reader Question: I have a small private pension pot which I stopped contributing to years ago. I am now 59, and am thinking of retiring….
