Retirement

When you think of retirement, do you think of summer afternoons in the garden or do you feel a rising sense of dread?

It’s time to breathe. You’ve got your first job, the last three to seven years of your life are finally over and you’re now ready to step into the world of work.

With the modern family living longer and the introduction of the living inheritance, could traditional inheritance be a thing of the past?

While progress is being made on closing the gender pay gap, research reveals there’s also a pensions gender gap. We take a look at some of the causes.

The State Pension top-up scheme offers a valuable opportunity to boost retirement income. But it may not be suitable for everyone.

In an industry that is swimming in complex narrative and unwieldy jargon, there’s something quite wonderful about keeping things simple.

Getting your head around the world of pensions can be a daunting prospect. So let’s start with the basics. Here we take a look at the different types of pensions available in the UK to help you decide which options feel right for you.

If you’re looking for an income of around £26,500 per year in your retirement years – the current average salary for UK workers – you’ll need to save a fairly substantial pension pot – £442,000 in fact, according to our pension pot calculator. Are you on track for the standard of living you’d be comfortable with in later life, or is it time to look at how much you’re putting away?

Some big changes to UK pensions came into effect in April 2015. You now have a lot more freedom with what you can do with your pension savings. But there are also risks. Here we take a look at the new rules and what it might mean for you.