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By Steve Shovlin

19th November 2021

Changes to the Normal Minimum Pension age – could this affect you if changes are introduced?

HM Treasury has published its response to the consultation on the proposed increase of the Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) from 55 to 57.

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By Armstrong Watson

10th November 2021

What are your Retirement Options?

HMRC revealed that £30.7 billion of flexible payments has been withdrawn by 4.2 million individuals between Q4 2017 through Q1 2021.

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By Brian McNicol

5th September 2021

Retirement Planning in your 50s

Retiring comfortably requires active retirement planning in your 50s.

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By Steve Shovlin

2nd July 2021

Retiring in 2021 (or beyond)…make sure you have a plan

A recent survey of people who have already or plan to retire in 2021 provides some interesting insights, whether you intend to retire soon or in the future.  

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By Amanda Heys

30th June 2021

State pension is valuable but don’t solely rely on it in retirement

The main state pensions have risen faster than inflation but these state benefits are still low compared with even average earnings.   

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Man worried about pension scam

By David Squire

27th April 2021

Savers are warned to remain vigilant to protect pensions

Savers are warned to remain vigilant to protect pensions against scammers with these four simple steps.

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Value of pension in pots

By Brian McNicol

13th April 2021

What’s the value of your pension?

What's the value of your pension? Most people look to access their pension when they retire but what happens if you pass your pension onto beneficiaries - is the value the same?

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By Stuart Smith

24th February 2021

Don't fall foul of this pension IHT trap

Stuart Smith looks into death benefits from pension schemes for a married couple with children and warns to be aware of pension IHT traps.

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Young Adult with Parents

By Kerry Chaloner

21st February 2021

A little-known tax rule to help boost your children's pension

Kerry Chaloner looks at the little known benefits of paying into your children's pension pot. 

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Tractor ploughing field

By Steve Shovlin

29th January 2021

Using pension funds for your financial plans – The trick is to know how to use them

Read our three case studies to learn how farming families are considering the benefits of pensions as part of their wider financial planning.

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