Insurance. One of those things we all wish we could just forget about. In later life however, it’s especially important to think about it as it becomes even more of a priority to protect yourself. If you are in your golden years, you will be well aware that it gets more complicated – and potentially [...]
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Stakeholder pensions – simple, cheap and worth having
Stakeholder pensions are cheap, easy and upfront about what they invest in. Also, anyone can have one, from a baby to a mum taking time off and you can just put in what you can afford each month while the government adds in extra cash. Here’s how they work.
What is a stakeholder pension?
Will I get [...]
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SIPPs – The cheapest way to build up a DIY pension
Take control of your own retirement with a SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension). SIPPs are a great idea for adventurous investors as they allow you to manage your own pension rather than leave it to the (very variable) abilities of fund managers. These DIY pensions give you back control so that you can build your [...]
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Get the most from your company pension
Company (or occupational) pensions are normally a pretty good proposition, as some of your payments are paid by your employer. In short, it’s free money!
If you work in the public sector, chances are you’ll benefit from a generous occupational pension scheme. Private sector pension schemes vary, but are usually worth taking advantage of.
By understanding your [...]
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12 Top Tips for Coping with Redundancy at 50+
This is a tough time for job security and that’s for sure. Being made redundant at any age is a difficult thing to deal with, but when you’re just that little bit older it suddenly seems as though there’s a much bigger mountain to climb. It’s not impossible though, we’ve come up with a list [...]
