When pension freedoms were introduced last April, many commentators speculated they would represent the death of the annuity. An annuity […]

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation on a new secondary annuity market closed last week. This market for secondary annuities […]

For many people, early retirement is becoming a thing of the past. By 2029 early retirement could become an extremely […]

Nothing is more satisfying than finally paying off your mortgage. It brings people relief but also a little extra cash […]

With increasingly long retirements, price inflation is an important factor to consider. Price inflation and pension benefits have been in […]

What is your biggest worry about retirement? For many people, it’s the fear of running out of money before the […]

Should the state pension age rise to 70 within the next 14 years, as long as early access is offered […]

Retirement is the dream for many people; leaving behind the stresses of work and enjoying plenty of leisure time. With […]

I’m an expert procrastinator. When something needs doing, I can quite happily fill my time with inane tasks until the […]

A financial challenge often faced by our clients is being a part of the sandwich generation; squeezed between making provision […]

Many years ago, I was a guest on LBC Radio one Sunday evening alongside the now Pensions Minister Baroness Altmann. […]

Buying an annuity with your pension pot has become a less popular option during the past year, since the introduction […]

Are women in their twenties and thirties saving to little and risking poverty in retirement? New research being launched today […]

Starting a new family after getting divorced or separating from a long-term partner has become more common in recent years. […]

From today, those reaching State Pension age will receive their income in retirement based on a new system. This means […]

Since the introduction of new pension freedoms last April, we have increasingly been asking our clients, could you outlive your […]

Putting equity release in context can sometimes be tricky, with the cash released from the value of homes often seen […]

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A rising life expectancy has been changing the nature of retirement, but with rising retirement ages we often overlook the […]

Is downsizing your property part of your plan to pay for retirement? If it is, you are not alone. According […]