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Dealing with an endowment shortfall
If you took out an endowment policy as a way to repay your interest-only mortgage, it’s important to check whether it’s on-track to cover your final mortgage...
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Ways to close the gender pensions gap
On average, women have around half as much saved in a pension as men by age 60. Here are steps you can take to help close the gender pensions gap.
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Tax and pensions
Pensions have a unique feature – your savings are normally boosted by extra money from the government, called tax relief. You can also usually take some of your...
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How to take your pension: a step-by-step guide
It’s a good idea to plan how you’ll take your pension many years before you retire. This gives you time to understand your options, decide when you might be ...
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Life insurance for over 50s
This guide explains how over 50s life insurance works. It shows why these policies might be poor value and suggests other ways to leave money for loved ones ...
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How to calculate your estimated pension and retirement income
It’s a good idea to regularly check how much retirement income you’re on track to get and consider ways to boost it if you need to. Here’s what you need to know.
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What is the gender pensions gap and why does it exist?
The gender pensions gap is the difference between men’s and women’s average pension values. Find out why women often approach retirement with far less saved.
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Take money from your pension when you need it: pension drawdown explained
If you have a defined contribution pension, one way to take your money is to use flexi-access drawdown. This lets you withdraw some tax-free cash and leave the...
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How to transfer or combine defined contribution pensions
A pension transfer can let you get a better deal, including cheaper fees and more options to invest or take your money. You can also choose to bring multiple...
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Managing your money: a beginner's guide
This guide can help you take control of your money with practical steps on budgeting, dealing with debt, building savings and planning for the future, so you...
