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End Pension Apartheid!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lower-paid workers get the short straw when it comes to pensions. Here’s an easy way to level the playing field.

Protect Your Retirement Savings From Recession

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One writer shows how the cracky stock market has recently validated one of his theories on saving for retirement.

The Key To A Happy Retirement!

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Don't let inflation destroy the value of your pension contributions.

Protect Your Pension From Falling Stock Markets

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re about to take an income from your pension, how can you protect it from flagging stock market performance?

Boost Your Pension By £960 A Year

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Finally, some good news for anyone approaching retirement in the next seven years...

Escape This Inheritance Tax Trap

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Write your term life insurance policy in trust and you could escape a huge inheritance tax bill.

It's An Inequitable Life: Icesave vs. Equitable

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Malcolm Wheatley thinks the financial crisis has increased the likelihood of a bailout for Equitable Life.

Is It Worth Taking This Risk With Your Pension?

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Is contracting-out the right thing to do? Or would you be better off sticking with the State Second Pension?

Join Your Company Pension Scheme Today

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

According to the latest figures, membership of work-based pension plans is dropping. Alas, some workers are turning down free money...

Save Your Retirement Savings!

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re around a decade from retirement and are concerned about the size of your retirement pot, here are some tips.

Should You Pick A Personal Pension Or A SIPP?

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Harriet Meyer looks at the pros and cons of SIPPs.

Get 12% More From Your Pension The Easy Way

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here’s a simple way to squeeze a higher income out of your pension fund.

Release Equity Or Downsize Your Home

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Equity release is becoming a popular way of funding a cash shortfall in retirement. But is downsizing your home a better option?

Avoid This £12,000 Loss To Your Pension Income

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to buying an annuity, delays could cost you money. Here’s how to make the process run smoothly.

Mortgage Overpayments Versus Pension Top Ups

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How can £50 a month in spare cash have the maximum impact on your finances?

Time Is Running Out For This Pension Boost

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Millions have gone unclaimed in benefits for pensioners. Are you missing out? Here’s how to get the money you deserve before it’s too late.

What Happens To Your Pension If You Die Young?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Live fast, die young, and leave a bountiful pension.

How To Plan For A Risk-Free Retirement

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The industry’s solution to your last ten or fifteen years of retirement planning is contradictory. Read how a Fool might do it.

Don't Rely On Your Property For Your Pension!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why using your home to fund your retirement could be a risky strategy.

From Baby To Billionaire!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to the awesome power of compound interest and a little known fact about pension contirbutions, you can make your child (or grandchild) very, very rich indeed.

The Way Out Of Pensioner Peril

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sticking to a budget isn’t always easy, but it could be even more tricky once you retire.

The Way Out Of Pensioner Peril

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sticking to a budget isn't always easy, but it could be even more tricky once you retire.

How To Profit In Retirement

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Could an investment-backed annuity help you make the most of your income in retirement?

The £100 Billion Pensions Bonanza!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

From October, a near-monopoly on these pensions will end, giving six million people greater control over their retirement.

This Mistake Could Wreck Your Retirement

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's why this budget cut back could prove to be a costly mistake.