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Pension frenzy: Three things to think about before taking an early withdrawal are the surges in lump sum withdrawals by 55-year-olds
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Pension frenzy: Three things to think about before taking an early withdrawal are the surges in lump sum withdrawals by 55-year-olds

A post-pandemic high was reached last year in the number of people taking lump-sum withdrawals from their pensions as soon as they could....

In 2023–2024, HMRC will raise £105 billion through special investigations into the wealthy How can you safeguard yourself?
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In 2023–2024, HMRC will raise £105 billion through special investigations into the wealthy How can you safeguard yourself?

How do you ensure that you are not caught? In the 20232024 tax year, HMRC collected over 10.5 billion in tax from special investi...

Five reasons why it's time to audit your investments and savings
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Five reasons why it's time to audit your investments and savings

Every April, as the previous tax year comes to an end and a new one begins, investors and savers are under tremendous pressure to take ac...

Pensioner poverty hotspots are areas in the UK where retirement is particularly difficult
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Pensioner poverty hotspots are areas in the UK where retirement is particularly difficult

According to new research, older people in some regions of the UK are struggling financially more than others, making them part of a grow...

Should you forgo a larger pension in exchange for a higher salary?
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Should you forgo a larger pension in exchange for a higher salary?

One of the best ways to increase your personal wealth is to sacrifice your salary. If you're unsure of how to spend your yearly bonus, th...

Paying high pension fees could deplete your retirement fund by £70,000 It's time to review your current payments
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Paying high pension fees could deplete your retirement fund by £70,000 It's time to review your current payments

According to a new analysis exclusively for BFIA, high fees could deplete your pot by up to 70,000. Most savers are unaware of how much t...

Why it's beneficial to reach an agreement early on in a divorce financial settlement battle
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Why it's beneficial to reach an agreement early on in a divorce financial settlement battle

The courts are contesting divorce-related financial settlements at the highest level in 16 years, according to new data, as rising living...

Winter Fuel Payments will be given to nine million pensioners as Reeves modifies eligibility requirements
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Winter Fuel Payments will be given to nine million pensioners as Reeves modifies eligibility requirements

Who is going to be eligible? Following the announcement of changes to the eligibility requirements today, millions of pensioners ...

What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who is eligible for it?
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What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who is eligible for it?

The government backed down from its contentious decision to eliminate the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of people, meaning that most p...

"Tax Freedom Day" might be pushed to the latest date of this century due to frozen thresholds
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"Tax Freedom Day" might be pushed to the latest date of this century due to frozen thresholds

It might be moved to June 12 this year, the latest date since 1982, due to an increasing tax burden. This week may finally be Tax...

The amount of pension required to retire comfortably at age 50
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The amount of pension required to retire comfortably at age 50

To get away from the corporate rat race, many people dream of retiring at age 50. For individuals who are eager to retire early and enjoy...

What's changing and what it means for you with the Pension Schemes Bill
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What's changing and what it means for you with the Pension Schemes Bill

20 million workers are anticipated to gain from the government's extensive plans to upend the 2 trillion UK pension savings market. Here ...