Pensions Lifetime Allowance

ltaTHE PENSIONS LIFETIME ALLOWANCE (LTA) is a limit on the total value of qualifying pension benefits for tax relief that you can build up, without becoming subject to a tax charge on the value of the benefits. The cut, which …

Getting more financially savvy

financially savvy

Britons are determined to become more financially savvy about their saving and spending habits this year, with three quarters (76%) of adults admitting they are prepared to moderate their lifestyle, according to a new survey by Standard Life.

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Annuities

annuity-definition-500x500THE CHANCELLOR CONFIRMED his plan to extend pension freedom to about 5 million people who have already bought an annuity. A consultation published on the day of the Budget on how a secondary annuities market could work suggests mirroring the …

Guide to Pensions Freedom

Read our guide to pensions freedom…we are here to help you make the most of your new freedoms.

Everyone needs some knowledge of pensions and how they are changing, so we’ve provided answers to our top ten most frequently asked …

Gender Disparity

gender disparityA NEW REPORT HAS revealed a huge gender disparity when it comes to pension savings and income, indicating that funding retirement is likely to be a significant challenge for many women. According to the annual ‘State of Retirement ’ report …