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Finance > Pensions Everything you need to know about retiring abroad It’s the dream for so many people: leaving the unpredictable weather of the UK behind and moving abroad to sunnier climes to enjoy those precious later years. Read more	0	23rd Aug 2019 Dawn Richard
Finance > Pensions Divorced Women Losing Out on Pension Wealth Warns Former Pensions Minister In an age where terms such as silver splitters and diamond divorcees are commonplace, it is surprising to see how many couples still don’t know their legal rights when it comes to splitting pension wealth following a divorce. Read more	0	29th Jan 2019 K J Smith
Finance > Pensions Investment options for your retirement At the current time, you would need significant cash deposits to be able to rely on the interest income as a means of funding retirement and that’s even before factoring in the long-term impact of inflation. This means that retirement income will typically come from property or from the stock market via an investment-funded pension pot. The key question, therefore, is whether property or a pension is the better source of retirement funds. Read more	2	12th Dec 2018 Mark Burns
Finance > Pensions 6 reasons retirees return to work If you're retired and feeling unsatisfied, it's worth considering going back to work. Here are the top reasons why other retirees have made the decision to work again, and why it may be a good idea for you to do so, too. Read more	0	2nd Feb 2017 Jessica Gust
Finance > Pensions Investing in a Holiday Home - Good Investment or a Big Risk? New tax laws on buy to let properties mean that it's more expensive and risky than prior to 2015. Is a holiday home buy to let a better idea? Read more	1	30th Nov 2016 Drew Griffiths
Finance > Pensions Top Retirement Saving Advice Following the latest news that many retirees are suffering from crippling debts, I look at where, what and how you can save yourself money. Read more	0	10th Oct 2016 Dennis Star
Finance > Pensions How To Be Frugal While In Retirement For many pensioners, the so-called ‘golden years’ of life can be uncomfortable due to the restrictions of living on a fixed or reduced income. But don’t lose hope! In this post, we’re going to offer a few tips on how to live frugally while still enjoying your retirement. Read more	1	19th Feb 2016 Ashley Mills
Finance > Pensions Preparing for Retirement The prospect of retirement form work provides an opening to seek fresh directions and new challenges in a new life set up. With this in mind, preparing for retirement gives you a chance to make the most of your time, adjust to the new challenges and budget for the financial security needed during retirement. It is therefore crucial to start preparing for retirement in advance. Read more	0	28th Sep 2015 Matt Stevens
Finance > Pensions Living Abroad in Your Retirement According to the Institute of Public Policy Research, there are over a million Britons living abroad in their retirement, and this number has risen steadily since the 1980s. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office estimates that 38% of over 55s are planning to relocate abroad within the next few years. Retiring abroad can be idyllic, as long as you prepared and plan thoroughly. Read more	0	16th Jan 2014 Chloe Derea