Monthly Archives: May 2014

Looking forward to a secure and financially independent retirement

Saving for your retirement may not seem important when you’re starting out. But the sooner you start saving for your retirement, the more secure your future will be. (more…)

Thinking about your plans for the future means taking action now

Retirement planning involves thinking about your plans for the future now – that means investing your money with the aim of maximising its value ready for when you retire. Careful retirement planning, the right mix of assets and starting sooner rather than later will help lead to the retirement you are looking for. (more…)

Proposals to fundamentally redesign the UK private pensions system

undamental plans proposed to redesign the UK defined contribution pension system (as opposed to workplace final salary schemes) were announced as part of the Budget 2014 speech. This is the most far-reaching reform to the taxation of pensions since the regime was introduced in 1921, introducing new flexibility to the pensions system. (more…)

The freedom to choose how and when you access your pension

Your retirement should be something to look forward to, not worry about how to make ends meet. Whatever you want to do, understanding how to build up enough retirement savings and how pensions work should help you achieve your goals. (more…)