Boost your happiness in retirement with these 9 hobbies

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Whilst we all know that a balanced diet and exercise can help to keep us healthier for longer in retirement, did you know that participating in hobbies and staying socially active is equally as important when it comes to quality of life and longevity? Certain hobbies can improve your health and mental wellbeing and increase your happiness in retirement.…

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Final Salary vs Defined Contribution

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In the UK personal pensions are the most popular way to fund retirement and your pension pot is normally built up through a workplace scheme. There are two types of workplace pension scheme –  a Final Salary pension (also known as a Defined benefit or DB pension) or a Defined Contribution (DC) Pension. These two…

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What Happens to your Final Salary Pension when you die?

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If you don’t know what happens to your Final Salary pension when you die, you’re not alone. Scottish Widows estimate that as many as one in five people have no idea who stands to get their retirement savings.  It’s understandable that so many people are in the dark, pension rules can be complex, not least because…

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