Demand for children’s pension plans has jumped by 62% in the last year, as parents see value in a tax-efficient, long-term savings option for their child’s future. In the shorter term, parents are also giving their child peace of mind, while others of the coming generation may struggle to arrange their retirement planning.
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With annuity rates at a 15-year low, demand for flexible pension income from a stock market investment via income drawdown has doubled.
You may be surprised at the diverse range of pensions annuities to suit every situation. You can opt for an annuity that pays to your family, after you’re gone, or one that doesn’t pay at all – for the moment. This is our round-up of the main annuity types. Read More
Enhanced annuities offer a higher pension income to those whose life expectancy is reduced by smoking, or certain conditions including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Demand for enhanced annuities was up by 41% in the first half, indicating that good pensions advice is making consumers more ‘savvy’ in their retirement planning.
Nearly half of working over-65s are ‘trapped in work’ by falling pension income and inadequate pension planning. With plunging annuities rates, pension income is half what it was 15 years ago.Read More
Half of UK pension savers have never reviewed their pension plans, and cannot say how their pension is invested. One in 5 actually make investment decisions without advice. Most of those prudent enough to review seek pensions advice from an independent financial adviser.
Two-fifths of larger employers may review their company pension scheme and cut costs, in preparation for the launch of the National Employment Savings Trust in 2012.
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Today, 10% of UK workers are revising their retirement plan, believing they will never be able to retire, according to Barings. In the same survey just 2 years ago, 100% of people were confident they could retire. Barings is urging workers to make retirement pension plans earlier, to ensure sufficient income in old age. Read More
A third of couples over the age of 40 know nothing of their partner’s retirement pension plan, and general finances. As a result, there is no coherent financial planning in place, with many ‘living in hope’ that they will have sufficient income in retirement.
Government is proposing to scrap Alternatively Secured Pensions (ASPs) but offer income drawdown of pension savings subject to new limits.
