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By Marcus Dodds

12th July 2022

Pension flexibility – understanding the benefits and the risks

Financial Planning Consultant, Marcus Dodds, looks at the consequences of making early pension withdrawals during these unsettled and challenging times.

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retirement age increase

By Armstrong Watson

9th June 2022

Who gets to choose when you retire?

The government’s recognised retirement age is moving further away from public perceptions of the ideal point to stop work.

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By Barry Fitzsimmons

28th May 2022

Only 25% of retirees are ‘very confident’ they have enough funds to finance retirement – are you?

Passing on your wealth - A recent survey from investment manager Abrdn has provided a snapshot of people who have or plan to retire in 2022. Whatever stage you are at in your retirement planning, the research offers an interesting insight.

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By Richard Cole

4th April 2022

Investing Through a Crisis – What War in Ukraine Means for Markets

Richard Cole, Fund Manager, Future Money LTD, discusses what the war in Ukraine means for investors.

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By Marcus Dodds

23rd December 2021

The pension annual allowance trap

The annual allowance is an important number in the pension world. It sets the maximum tax-efficient amount of total contributions in a tax year – from any source – that can be made to pension schemes for your benefit. If the allowance is exceeded, then any tax relief you receive on the excess is effectively clawed back by the annual allowance charge.

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By Hayley Towlson

3rd December 2021

Don't underestimate the value of the State Pension

The value of the State Pension should not be overlooked as this forms a critical part of a retirement income for nearly all retired households, it will certainly be missed if it is not there.

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By Stuart Smith

23rd November 2021

State Pension triple lock suspended - what does this mean for pensioners?

Despite an amendment in the House of Lords to retain the earnings link of the triple lock next year, MPs in the House of Commons have rejected the move and it has been suspended meaning the value of the State Pension will rise by 3.1% in April 2022.

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By Steve Shovlin

19th November 2021

Changes to the Normal Minimum Pension age – could this affect you if changes are introduced?

HM Treasury has published its response to the consultation on the proposed increase of the Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) from 55 to 57.

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Signpost with 3 options

By Armstrong Watson

10th November 2021

What are your Retirement Options?

HMRC revealed that £30.7 billion of flexible payments has been withdrawn by 4.2 million individuals between Q4 2017 through Q1 2021.

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By Armstrong Watson

5th September 2021

Retirement Planning in your 50s

Retiring comfortably requires active retirement planning in your 50s.

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