All (139) Articles (128) Tools (2) Blogs (9) Filter by topics Clear all Everyday money Money troubles Family and care Benefits Blogs Homes Getting help and advice Pensions and retirement Selected filters Page 10 of 15 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article 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... Article Take your pension as a guaranteed income: annuities explained If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to convert some or all of your pension into... Article How much is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is made up of a standard monthly allowance, plus extra money for housing costs, bringing up children, caring and living with an illness or disability.... Article What is equity release? Equity release is a way to borrow cash tied up in a property without selling your home. But later life mortgages are complex and it’s important to look at the... Topic Retirement advice When and how you choose to take your pension can make a huge difference in how far your retirement savings will go. This is why it’s so important to get professional... Article What to do when your mortgage application is declined If your mortgage application gets declined, there are ways to improve your chances of getting approved next time. It's important not to simply try another lender... Article Should you pay off your mortgage early? A mortgage is a large, long-term commitment, and there are good reasons to pay it off early. Find out the pros and cons of using your savings to clear your mortgage. Article Help to Save explained Help to Save is a savings scheme for people with low incomes who receive certain benefits. The government adds a bonus of up to 50% on what you save. This guide... Topic Family & care Big money decisions often need to be made when looking after family members, expecting a baby, or you’ve got family problems like illness, divorce or bereavement.... Article How to plan for retirement: Retirement planning checklist Planning for retirement many years before you aim to stop working gives you time to boost your income if you need to. Our checklist explains... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next