There’s speculation in the Financial Times today suggesting that the Pensions Commission will announce that the state pension should be higher, but also that the retirement age should rise to 67. The Pensions Commission is due to publish a report at the end of November and is looking to outline proposals which will overhaul the […]
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Buying A Property On A Low Income
There’s an interesting case study at The Guardian with a couple who earn £24,000 per year between them and are looking at ways of escaping increasing rental costs and getting on the property ladder. Although little is known about the couple, the main points that come out of the article are that the couple should […]
Tracing Lost Pensions
If you’ve worked for several companies over the years and taken part in their pension schemes, chances are that you’ve forgotten about a pension or lost some details along the way. Did you know that the Pension Service (part of the Department for Work and Pensions), has a Pension Tracing Service? If you supply them […]
Lifetime Account – U.K.’s Cheapest Pension?
10 year pension policy charges just £35 per year, but does not look suitable for all.
Free SIPP Guide Download
New guide launched explaining Self Invested Personal Pensions.
Bank of America’s “Keep The Change”
New initiative from bank helps you save without thinking about it.
Avoiding Inheritance Tax
How to make sure the taxman gets less when you pop it.
Beware SIPP Property Hype
Investors are being urged to be cautious about putting property into their pension schemes.
10% Interest on Savings from Alliance & Leicester
Premier Regular Savings account promises great rate but comes with strings attached.
Cutting Phone Bills
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has published a guide to saving money on your phone bills. The trouble is, it all seems so complicated and is such a minefield that I can’t be bothered to read it all the way through. I personally think it’s sometimes better just to stick with your current provider than […]