Pensioners on a fixed income could lose 60% of their spending power during a 20 year retirement, according to new research from Prudential.

New research from Aviva has found that whilst two-thirds of people would not talk openly with their parents about inheritance, 40% of us expect to receive an inheritance in the future.

In my opinion the Teachers’ Pension Scheme is pretty good (let’s start with a bit of an understatement!).

The rising cost of living and volatile investment markets are resulting in retirement dreams being undermined for millions of people.

Nick Bamford explains how an IFA can work with employees to help them select the most suitable funds within their pension schemes.

HM Revenue & Customs has now released guidance and the application form in respect of Fixed Protection for the Lifetime Allowance.

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the Daily Mail yesterday, in an article looking at ways to beat the income squeeze currently experienced by middle-class families.

The Workplace Retirement Income Commission, run by Lord McFall, has found that up to nine million people face a ‘bleak old age’ in retirement due to issues with the private sector pension system.

The government has passed legislation which means RPI-linked annuity income without a ‘floor’ will now count to the Minimum Income Requirement for Flexible Drawdown.

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford comments on the Consumer Focus report looking at personal pension switching.

A new report published by Consumer Focus has highlighted serious problems with personal pension switching and the growing trend for advisers to charge trail commission ahead of a commission ban.

A new study has found that executives in large companies are increasingly likely to be offered cash payments instead of pension contributions.

The Treasury has asked the Office of Tax Simplification to review the tax system for pensioners, with the aim of simplifying the pensions tax regime.

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Money Box at lunchtime today.

A new report from PwC has painted a bleak picture of future UK public debt and suggested some tough measures to get the economy back on a stable footing.

What impact will Peter Pan syndrome, with people completing major life events at a later age, have on Financial Planning?

The Pensions Bill was debated in Parliament yesterday, with the coalition government pressing ahead with their plans to raise the state pension age for men and women.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a warning to consumers about the dangers of pension loan schemes.

When we talk to clients about their goals in later life, the ability to leave an inheritance to their children or grandchildren often features on their ‘retirement wish list’.

Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford takes a closer look at a dangerous unregulated scheme which offers to give you access to 50% of your pension fund before age 55.