How much money do you need to enjoy the kind of retirement you dream of? And are you on track to have enough? Discover the changes you can start making today to give you more freedom and choice when you retire.
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Is it possible to build a pension in your 50s? How I saved £460,000 in eight years
Want to know how I went from heading to pension poverty to building up a £460k pot by 53? Find out exactly what I did.
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Three reasons for the gender pension gap
Thanks to the gender pension gap, women survive on £7,600 less than men in retirement. But why is this? And what can you do about it?
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How to track down your lost pensions
Could you have a pension or two lurking in the background? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you track down your lost pensions.
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How does equity release work?
If you own your own home, you might use equity release to access money. Let’s find out how it works, and the pros and cons.
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Can working into retirement help you live longer?
Many women won’t have enough money to retire completely. Find out why working into retirement age could help to extend your life.
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What’s the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution pensions
What’s the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution pensions? Read everything you need to know.
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10 ways to travel for less when you retire
One of the biggest perks of retirement is the opportunity to travel. We’ve researched 10 ways you can see the world without depleting your savings.
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When is the right time to think about retirement?
When is too soon to start thinking about your retirement? Find out why the earlier you start preparing, the better.
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When can you retire?
The rules around retirement can feel confusing. So let’s break it down so you know exactly where you stand – and start to build your retirement timeline.
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How much money do you need to retire?
How much money do you need before you can stop work? To help you work out YOUR magic retirement number, let’s look at what the experts say we need.
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What’s the difference between an annuity and pension drawdown?
What’s right for you? Buying an annuity or using pension drawdown? To help you work out what to do, let’s take a quick look at the difference between both pension options.
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Can you pay into your pension after taking a tax-free lump sum?
What happens if you want to keep paying into your pension once you have started withdrawing money from it? Is this possible?
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How safe are UK personal pensions?
How safe are personal pensions in the UK? SHOULD we trust our money in them? And what legislation exists to protect us?
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Should you take your pension tax-free allowance as a lump sum?
Once you reach the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can withdraw some or all of your pension. But should you? Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of taking your pension as a tax-free lump sum.