annuities

Five-minute guide to picking the perfect annuity

Update: Wed, 28/07/2010 - 09:14

Although the government is scrapping the compulsory purchase of an annuity at 75, for many of us a steady annual income is still the best option in retirement. But you shouldn't always stick with your pension provider, says Esther Armstrong. Read more

Don't rush decisions

Update: Fri, 25/06/2010 - 11:14

Buying an annuity can take a matter of seconds, but with rates varying greatly, it pays to invest some time choosing the best possible one. Read more

Compulsory annuity rule scrapped

Update: Tue, 22/06/2010 - 16:34

The obligation to buy an annuity at age 75 or face an enormous tax bill will be removed from April next year, Chancellor George Osborne has announced. Read more

Consolidate your pensions

By Faith Glasgow Update: Tue, 01/06/2010 - 09:29

If you've got more than one pension it could make sense to bring them all together into one big pot, says Faith Glasgow. Read more

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Squeeze more income from your pension

By Faith Glasgow Update: Mon, 15/02/2010 - 17:30

How to draw cash from your pension is not a decision to be taken lightly. Faith Glasgow explains why all of your investment pots should play a part in the choices you make. Read more

Are you jeopardising your retirement plans?

Update: Mon, 15/02/2010 - 11:44

Thousands of people will never realise their retirement dreams because of mortgage debt and insufficient savings - and because the choices they make today are jeopardising their plans for tomorrow. Read more

Hunt out the best annuities

Update: Wed, 16/12/2009 - 13:18

A Moneywise reader wants to know the secret to hunting out the best annuities - IFA Francis Klonowski offers his advice. Read more

Harvest the most from your pension pot

By Sam Barrett Update: Mon, 09/11/2009 - 19:06

What are the best ways to generate income from your retirement funds? Sam Barrett goes through the options available so you can decide what's best for you. Read more

Don’t make these classic pension mistakes

Update: Thu, 17/12/2009 - 12:56

Make a mistake with your pension, and you could end up paying for it the rest of your life. Moneywise reveals the most common mistakes and explains how to avoid them. Read more

Should I stay in work or retire?

Update: Mon, 05/10/2009 - 16:16

A Moneywise reader has seen his pension fund diminish over the past 18 months and is now considering deferring retirement. IFA Sally Moloney offers some advice. Read more

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