by Brian Downton | J, Jan, 2017 | blog, Pensions
Between December 2015 and May 2016 around 400,000 people accessed their State Pension statements, a 40% increase on 2015 when there were 400,000 requests in total for the entire year. This significant increase is down to the launch of a new online system which...
by Brian Downton | J, Dec, 2016 | blog, Pensions
In April 2015 the government introduced the most significant pension reforms for a generation. The reforms give people who’ve worked and saved hard greater flexibility over how and when they access their pension savings and mean anyone reaching retirement age has been...
by Brian Downton | J, Dec, 2016 | blog, Pensions
A financially rewarding retirement is not the only contributor to a satisfying, healthy and enjoyable life, it’s still a pretty important one. For most, during working life, financial wellbeing will depend on whatever they do to earn money. However, as well as...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2016 | blog, Pensions
Saving into a pension is an important financial step we should all be taking to ensure a comfortable lifestyle when we stop work. When it comes to workplace pensions, all employers will have been required to enrol their eligible workers into a scheme by 2018, if they:...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2016 | blog, Pensions
There are 4.5 million self-employed people in the UK – that’s one in seven of the UK workforce – but only 18% of them contribute to a pension. The explanation for this low number might be that saving for a pension when you’re self employed isn’t as straightforward as...
by Brian Downton | J, May, 2016 | blog, Pensions
AEGON’s latest annual retirement readiness survey highlights the challenges faced by homemakers when it comes to retirement and reinforces the importance of advice when it comes to financial planning. The survey identifies homemakers as typically women, aged between...
