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![]() Finance > PensionsDivorced Women Losing Out on Pension Wealth Warns Former Pensions MinisterIn 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 |
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![]() 29th Jan 2019
K J Smith
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![]() Finance > PensionsInvestment options for your retirementAt 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 |
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![]() 12th Dec 2018
Mark Burns
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![]() Finance > Pensions6 reasons retirees return to workIf 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 |
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![]() 2nd Feb 2017
Jessica Gust
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![]() Finance > PensionsInvesting 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 |
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![]() 30th Nov 2016
Drew Griffiths
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![]() Finance > PensionsTop Retirement Saving AdviceFollowing 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 |
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![]() 10th Oct 2016
Dennis Star
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![]() Finance > PensionsHow To Be Frugal While In RetirementFor 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 |
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![]() 19th Feb 2016
Ashley Mills
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![]() Finance > PensionsPreparing for RetirementThe 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 |
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![]() 28th Sep 2015
Matt Stevens
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![]() Finance > PensionsLiving Abroad in Your RetirementAccording 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 |
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![]() 16th Jan 2014
Chloe Derea
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