Making an early exit from working life There are many factors that can influence when someone decides to retire. For some, it may be based on health reasons, while others…

More pension savers are asking where their funds are invested

The consequences of inaction on climate change are now impossible to ignore. Every company has an impact on the world around us. And by investing in them, so do we.

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How much money will I actually need when I do eventually retire?

A full and happy retirement is a priority for many. But no two people are alike. A ’one-size-fits-all’ system cannot accurately account for everyone’s individual lifestyle choices, so it makes sense that the way you prepare for your future is likely to be different from others.

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Savers paying fees to multiple providers across all their pensions

The more old pensions you have, the easier it is to end up losing one. Tracing pensions from years ago can be a hassle. Over 3.6 million Britons admit they have no idea how many pensions they have and risk paying more in fees than necessary, according to new research[1].

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5 things you need to consider before deciding to withdraw money from your pot

Following pension reforms from age 55 – rising to age 57 from 2028 unless your plan has a protected pension age, you can start using the money you’ve saved in your pension. But there’s a lot to think about when you withdraw money from a pension.

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Bolster your retirement lifestyle as you approach your planned retirement date

Have you ever wondered what you need to consider as you approach retirement? Whatever your concept of what is a good pension pot, one certainty is that relying on the State Pension alone will not give you a good enough pension to live on comfortably through your retirement.

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