Most people are still likely to opt for an annuity for pension income, even if the government removes the requirement to do so, experts have said in a new poll.
Most people are still likely to opt for an annuity for pension income, even if the government removes the requirement to do so, experts have said in a new poll.
Now that the new government has been confirmed as a Conservative / LibDem coalition, there are several key implications for the Basic State Pension and the whole pensions area. Click the above headline to read where the Conservatives and the LibDems already agree on pensions.
When approaching retirement, many wrongly believe they must buy their annuities from their existing pension providers. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, asking an independent financial adviser with access to the whole annuities market can add up to £1,000 per year to your pensions income – for life!
Latest facts released by the pensions industry are revealing some worrying trends with regard to our levels of pension saving … or not saving.

Planned increases in the state pension age are likely to lead many to use income drawdown in their retirement planning, as they seek out ways to tap into their personal pension before they reach state pension age.
Providers of pensions and annuities need to improve the quality, clarity and timeliness of the information they provide to consumers who are about to retire, according to The Association of British Insurers (ABI) in a statement.
The ABI has urged pensions providers to make greater efforts to remind savers of their right to ‘shop around’ when purchasing their pensions annuity, and assist them to maximise their retirement income.

Your annuity income in retirement may now be decided by where you live. Four of the nation’s largest insurers are using locational information to predict the probable longevity of customers seeking a pension annuity.
Are you retiring during the coming year? Thinking of buying a pensions annuity? Recent events in the stock markets have made it clear how essential it is to get the timing right, in this vital aspect of your retirement planning. The recent volatility in the stock market has been reflected in similar ups and downs [...]
















