It is important, when considering a pension transfer, that the correct assessment has been carried out on your existing pension, as well as a pension review on the pension product or wrapper that you are moving to.
It is important, when considering a pension transfer, that the correct assessment has been carried out on your existing pension, as well as a pension review on the pension product or wrapper that you are moving to.
The gradual decline of pensions provision in both public and private sectors may lead to a situation where large portions of the population are strapped for cash in their retirement.
When considering a company pension scheme, there are many questions to answer. It is crucial to remember that a company pension is part of a larger package of employee benefits, which may vary considerably from company to company.
Are you a high earner? Then being alert to certain aspects of your tax planning regime could save you a substantial sum. From next (tax) year, April 2010, new rules come into effect that you should be aware of.
As of next April, if your salary is over £100,000, then you may wish to consider that you face a gradual [...]
The mainstay of government pension provision is currently the basic State Pension, funded by National Insurance Contributions, and alongside that, the pension credit scheme, which is a ‘top-up’ payment to the State Pension.
From 2012, the government will take an initiative in pensions provision to company employees, known as the Personal Account.
Here are the questions to [...]
The latest budget poured a bucket of ice water over the enthusiasm of most private companies for company pension schemes. It certainly seems likely that, in future, the onus will be on the financially aware individual to look after his own pension provision.
This raises the prospect of planning and setting up a personal pension as an [...]

