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Why Is Investing for Retirement Important? 10 Reasons to Start Investing Early

Investing for your retirement is a pretty easy thing to put off; afterall, you want to live your life and enjoy your hard-earned money, right? Planning that far ahead can...
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Can I Retire With 1 Million Pounds?

Retiring early is a distant dream for many, with the figure of a million pounds often mooted as being a number that will provide for a comfortable retirement. But just...
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Can I Retire at 55 with £300k? + How Long it Will Last

It’s the dream. Early retirement. A stack of cash in the bank. An exciting and colourful bucket list of a million different treats to enjoy. But in reality, how much...
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How Much Does a Single Person Need to Retire in the UK?

Planning your retirement as a single person can be a daunting task. You need to create a budget for the next 25+ years of your life. For things you may never...
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Retirement Downsizing Strategy: How, When, & Why

If you’re considering downsizing in retirement, you’re not alone, an estimated 4.1 million pensioners over 66 plan to do so. Whether your intentions are to release equity or find a home...
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Pension Drawdown Before Retirement

If you’re considering pension drawdown before retirement you’re not alone. Figures from the Financial Conduct Authority showed a 10% rise in people choosing to access their pension early since between 2017/8 and...
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Can I Transfer my Final Salary Pension?

As Final Salary Pension Transfer Specialists, we’ve seen an increase in demand for Final Salary Pension Transfer since the change in Pension rules came into force. Pension transfer is a complex and...
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How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?

If you’re looking for financial advice you might be confused about how much Financial Advisors charge. Maybe you’re comparing charges and struggling to find a baseline and now you’re left...
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Lifetime Allowance and Final Salary Pensions

If you are considering transferring your Final Salary Pension, one thing you should make sure you are aware of is the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) and how it might affect you....
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Do I Need a Financial Advisor for My Pension?

The increased choice and flexibility for accessing your pension in the UK has brought with it added responsibility and risk. Many people are now also questioning whether they need a...
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Things to do in retirement

An essential part of retirement planning is deciding what you’re actually going to do with your time. The money side of things is important but only to the extent that...
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Money Purchase Annual Allowance – a complete guide

With the introduction of the pension freedoms in 2015, you can now access tax-free cash from your pension at 55. You can also start to flexibly access your pension with...
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