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What is a defined contribution pension?

A defined contribution pension is a type of retirement savings plan where you make contributions into an individual pension pot […]

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How do I plan for the distribution of my assets after passing?

Planning for the distribution of your assets after your passing is a crucial part of estate planning. It ensures that […]

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How do we advise vulnerable clients?

In financial planning, it’s crucial to recognise that some individuals may be more susceptible to financial difficulties or harm due […]

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What is a power of attorney?

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives one or more people, known as attorneys, the authority […]

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What is pension drawdown?

Pension drawdown is a way of accessing the money in your defined contribution pension pot once you reach retirement. Instead […]

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What is compound interest

When it comes to explaining compound interest we like to use the analogy of a snowball fight. Imagine you are […]

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What Are The Risks When Investing?

Investing comes with several risks that could impact the value of your portfolio. Here are the main types: Market Risk: […]

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How Does A Mortgage Work?

A mortgage is a loan that helps you purchase a property. You will be required to put down a deposit […]

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What Are The Different Types Of Mortgages?

When it comes to mortgages, there are various types tailored to different financial situations and preferences. Here’s an overview of […]

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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?

Paying off your mortgage early can be a smart financial move, but it depends on your individual circumstances. By eliminating […]

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What Is A Pension?

A pension is the most common way of saving for your retirement. There are lots of different types of pensions […]

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What Is A Workplace Pension?

The State Pension is often not enough for people to maintain their desired lifestyle in retirement. To address this, the […]

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What Is An Annuity?

When you retire you have the option to buy an annuity from an insurance provider.  You can usually take up […]

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What Is A Lifetime Annuity

First, you might want to find out what is an annuity? There are generally two types of annuity, a lifetime […]

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What Is A Fixed-Term Annuity?

First, you might want to find out what is an annuity? There are generally two types of annuity, a lifetime […]

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What Is A Defined Benefit (DB) Pension?

Defined benefit pensions provide a guaranteed income for the rest of your life, starting from a specific age set by […]

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How Much Tax Will I Pay on Pension Income?

Income from a pension is taxed as earned income. This will, therefore, depend on the amount of other income you are […]

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How Does Draw Down Income Work?

When you retire you can normally choose to take up to 25% of your pension pot as a tax-free lump […]

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What Is Capped Drawdown?

Before the “Pension Freedom” changes, capped drawdown was the predecessor to flexi-access drawdown.  Capped drawdown has limits on the amount […]

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What is a Flexi-Access Drawdown Pension?

Flexi-access drawdown was first introduced in April 2015 and greatly increases the flexibility of which someone can draw an income […]

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Am I Saving Enough For Retirement?

The more you save the better and the earlier you start saving for retirement the more likely you will have […]

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Can I Increase Contributions In To My Workplace Pension?

Yes and often employers will also match your increased workplace pension contributions. Many employers allow you to adjust your contributions, either […]

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Can I make one off contributions to a pension?

Yes, you will have the ability to make single lump sum contributions into your pension plan. There are rules as […]

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Can I transfer existing retirement savings in to a plan?

Yes, you can, although this may depend on the value of the pension you are looking to transfer.  There are […]

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The value of pensions and investments can fall as well as rise, you may get back less than you invested.

Transferring out of a final salary pension is unlikely to be in the best interest of most people.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstance and is subject to change.

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