New rule changes
The State Pension changed on 6 April 2016. If you reached State Pension age on or after that date, you’ll get the new State Pension under the new rules. (more…)
State Pension
Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin - Uncategorized
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Defined contribution pension schemes
Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin - Uncategorized
Providing an income in retirement
With a defined contribution pension, you build up a pot of money that you can then use to provide an income in retirement. Unlike defined benefit schemes, which promise a specific income, the income you might get from a defined contribution scheme depends on factors including the amount you pay in, the fund’s investment performance and the choices you make at retirement. (more…)
Defined benefit pension schemes
Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin - Uncategorized
Secure income for life
A defined benefit pension scheme is one where the amount paid to you is set using a formula based on by how many years you’ve worked for your employer and the salary you’ve earned rather than the value of your investments. If you work or have worked for a large employer or in the public sector, you may have a defined benefit pension. (more…)
Personal pensions
Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin - Uncategorized
Saving tax-efficiently for retirement
A personal pension is a type of defined contribution pension. You choose the provider and make arrangements for your contributions to be paid. If you haven’t got a workplace pension, getting a personal pension could be a good way of saving for retirement. (more…)
Self-invested personal pensions
Posted on May 5, 2017 by admin - Uncategorized
Providing greater flexibility with the investments you can choose
A self-invested personal pension (SIPP) is a pension ‘wrapper’ that holds investments until you retire and start to draw a retirement income. It is a type of personal pension and works in a similar way to a standard personal pension. The main difference is that with a SIPP, you have greater flexibility with the investments you can choose. (more…)