pensions

A guide to investing for your children

By Sarah Coles Update: Tue, 19/08/2008 - 13:55

Child Trust Funds are a great way to save for your child's future, but there are plenty of other ways you can invest for their future. Sarah Coles looks at some of the different options for parents. Read more

When did you start saving in a pension?

Update: Thu, 14/08/2008 - 16:19

I haven't started yet

13% (4 votes)

When I was in my late teens/early 20s

50% (15 votes)

When I was in my late 20s

17% (5 votes)

When I was in my 30s

10% (3 votes)

When I was older than 40

10% (3 votes)

Total votes: 30

Reduce your tax bill with salary sacrifice

By Laura Howard Update: Tue, 08/07/2008 - 10:31

There are financial benefits to be had if you are willing to reduce the money in your pay packet. Laura Howard explains how you can reduce your tax bill and save for the future with salary sacrifice. Read more

Cost of retirement hits £413,000

Update: Fri, 04/07/2008 - 12:53

A couple who plan to give up work at 65 would need to have saved £413,000 in order to fund their retirement, new figures reveal. Read more

FTSE fall sparks pension scheme concern

Update: Wed, 02/07/2008 - 12:02

Following £30 billion being wiped off the value of FTSE 100 companies yesterday, should people invested in pension schemes be worried? Read more

Should I transfer my protected rights into a SIPP?

Update: Wed, 02/07/2008 - 08:50

The government has confirmed changes to pension rules that will allow investors to transfer protected rights into Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) from October. Read more

Is this the next pension mis-selling scandal?

Update: Thu, 05/06/2008 - 14:29

Annuities could be the next pension mis-selling scandal because insurance companies continue to push their deals onto people without fully highlighting their right to shop around, experts have warned. Read more

Get set and go for retirement

By Sarah Coles Update: Wed, 21/05/2008 - 13:51

Taking the time to choose the right annuity for you could give your income a big boost. Sarah Coles explains what to do. Read more

Millions of women missing out on pension income

Update: Wed, 30/04/2008 - 15:55

Nearly two million women could be losing out on potential pension income because of confusion over eligibility, according to research from HSBC. Read more

Don't lose out on your state pension

By Hannah Ricci Update: Fri, 23/05/2008 - 15:20

Less than a third of women are eligible for the full state pension. However, as Hannah Ricci reveals, there’s plenty you can do to boost your entitlement. Read more