Monday, October 25th, 2010
New proposals for a general pension income of £140 per week for all pensioners will still leave a third of UK pensioners below the poverty line as defined by the EU. Planning a personal pension to ensure adequate pension income in retirement has never been more essential. Read More
Tags: Basic State Pension, Pension, Pension Credits, Pension Income, Pension Planning, Pensions, Personal Pension, Private Pension, Private Pensions
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Friday, October 1st, 2010
More retired people are deriving income from continuing work, and have not achieved the pension income for the retirement of leisure they planned, according to new data released this week by the ONS. Many pensioner couples now take a quarter of their income from earnings. Read More
Tags: Basic State Pension, Company Pensions, Pension, Pensions, Personal Pension, Personal Pensions, Retirement, Retirement Planning
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Many expect their pensions income to fund global travel and a comfortable lifestyle, but in reality their pensions income could be just £40 a week, says Aviva.
Tags: Aviva, Company Pension, Pension, Pensions, Personal Pension
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Parents are urging their children to focus on saving rather than property as the mainstay of their pension planning. Aviva has revealed that 76% of parents advise their children that to rely solely on property is ‘too risky’.
Tags: AIB Bank, Aviva, Basic State Pension, Best Maxi ISA, Best UK ISA Funds, Company Pension, Life Policy, LV=, Mortgage Deposit, Pension Advice, Pension Planning, Personal Pension
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Monday, May 10th, 2010
House prices in April were up 8.7% on the same month last year, and those seeking first time buyer mortgages are now looking at an average house price of £168,202 in the UK, according to the latest House Price Index by Halifax. The average house price a year ago, in April 2009, was £154,663. Halifax also [...]
Tags: Estate Planning, Ethical Investment Funds, Financial Life Cycle, First Time Buyer Mortgage, First Time Buyer Mortgages, Halifax, Investment Funds, Mortgage Deals, Personal Pension, Retirement, UK Mortgage Deals
Posted in Mortgage News | No Comments »
Monday, May 10th, 2010
The cost of repayments on first time buyer mortgages could rise by £52 per month due to the election result, according to new findings by the UK’s largest accommodation website.
Tags: Estate Planning, Ethical Investment Funds, First Time Buyer Mortgage, First Time Buyer Mortgages, Investment Funds, Investment Strategy, Mortgage Deals, Mortgages, Personal Pension, Retirement, UK Mortgage Deals
Posted in Mortgage News | No Comments »
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
A lack of understanding of pensions annuities can lead to uninformed choices that cost thousands, according to Aviva. Retirees need quality financial advice to ensure they buy the annuity that is right for them.
Tags: AIB Bank, Aviva, Best Maxi ISA, Commercial Loans, Company Pensions, DWP, Financial Advice, Life Policy, Loan Insurance, Maximum Pension Contribution, Mortgage Deposit, Pension Advice, Pension Annuity, Pensions, Pensions Annuities, Personal Pension
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Monday, December 21st, 2009
The majority of over-50s are unaware of the upcoming changes in the minimum retirement age, and other legislation affecting their retirement planning, according to a report published this week.
Tags: AIB Bank, Individual Voluntary Arrangement, ISAs, Maximum Pension Contribution, Minimum Retirement Age, Mortgage Deposit, Office of Fair Trading, Online Stockbroker, Pensions, Personal Pension, Retirement Planning, Savings Account, Sickness Cover
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Adult professionals are more dependent on their parents for a financial lifeline than ever before, as over half in the age range 35-45 declare they rely on their inheritance to finance their retirement planning. These are the conclusions of the charity Elizabeth Finn Care, which specialises in assisting professional people in need of financial and [...]
Tags: AIB Bank, Basic State Pension, Best UK ISA Funds, Fund Portfolio, Inheritance Planning, Mortgage Deposit, Office of Fair Trading, Pension Quality Mark, Personal Pension, Retirement Planning, State Pension
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Radical changes in the pensions sector mean that the reality of retirement in 2030 will be very different from the present day – and unrecognisable, compared to the relatively generous pensions climate of past decades. However, with over half the nation not saving towards a pension at all (source: Halifax), most people seem unaware that [...]
Tags: AIB Bank, Basic State Pension, Best UK ISA Funds, Commercial Loans, Company Pensions, LV=, Mortgage, Mortgage Advice, Mortgage Deposit, Office of Fair Trading, Pension Planning, Personal Accounts, Personal Accounts Scheme, Personal Pension, Retirement Planning
Posted in Pensions News | No Comments »
