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Preparing for retirement

What makes a happy retirement?

Retirement has long been considered a milestone in our lives. What do we need to consider when it comes to planning for a happy retirement?

By Dani Skerrett

21 Nov 2022 . 4 min read

Retirement Planning

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How to grow your pension in your 40s and 50s

Midlife can be a powerful moment to refocus on your future. Find out what steps you can take to build a stronger pension.

By Veronica Morozova

24 Nov 2025 . 3 min read

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How to plan for retirement in your 50s

If you're in your 50s then now is an important time to assess your retirement needs. Find out what you need to consider.

By Emma Parry

23 May 2025 . 6 min read

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I'm 40, is it too late to start a pension?

More than a third of 40 to 75-year-olds have no savings at all. If you're one of them, find out how you could get started saving for your retirement now.

By Rebecca Goodman

7 May 2026 . 5 min read

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Are you facing a ‘Pre-State Pension Gap’?

As the government looks to increase the State Pension entitlement age to 68, you may be wondering if you've enough saved to retire.

By Becky O'Connor

28 Feb 2023 . 4 min read

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How long will my pension last?

Your pension needs to cover more years than you might think. Find out how much you need to save for the retirement lifestyle you want, and how to combine old pension pots into one plan.

By Veronica Morozova

14 Jul 2026 . 3 min read

Retirement Planning

When is the best time to take your pension?

See what impact deferring your private or State Pension has on your future retirement plans.

By Mathilda Volant

28 Mar 2025 . 4 min read

Money Matters

What happens in a Pension Wise appoinment?

Find out how a Pension Wise appointment can help you prepare for retirement based on your own unique circumstances.

By Faith Archer

14 Dec 2021 . 8 min read

Retirement Planning

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7 mistakes to avoid when taking your pension

Here’s how to steer clear of these seven pension pitfalls when withdrawing your retirement funds.

By Emma Maslin

14 Jan 2025 . 5 min read

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Pension decumulation aka planning how to spend my pension savings

Read more about how planning to transform a pension pot into retirement income involves balancing a whole load of different factors.

By Faith Archer

27 Feb 2025 . 8 min read

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What income would a £100,000 pension pot give you?

Find out how much income a £100K private pension would give you as well as an increase to £200K or £300K to top up your State Pension.

By Elizabeth Anderson

13 Apr 2023 . 3 min read

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Can I retire early?

Early retirement is a dream for many. But the key to enjoying a long and happy second act of life is to structure your finances in the smartest way possible.
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By Laura Miller

7 Feb 2020 . 3 min read

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Retirement and your family

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Your pension has its own inheritance rules

Your pension doesn't work like the rest of your estate when you die, something most people don't know. Find out how your loved ones will inherit your pension.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby

26 Jul 2026 . 5 min read

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How to use pensions to pass on generational wealth

Here’s how to stop thinking about pensions as just your retirement pot, and instead as a family savings vehicle.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby

6 Jan 2026 . 4 min read

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Six money conversations you need to have with your family

As you move into later life, money often becomes about more than just income. It’s about security, care, and what you leave behind.

By Emma Lunn

23 Mar 2026 . 4 min read

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Looking after the grandkids? Here's how it could pay off in retirement

Many grandparents don't know that time spent caring for grandchildren could help them make the most of their State Pension. Find out why and how to claim.

By Ruth Jackson-Kirby

22 May 2026 . 4 min read

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Life in retirement

Can I go back to work after retirement?

You can return to work after retiring. But before you do, there are a few things to consider, from the higher income to the tax rules. Here's what to think about first.

By Rebecca Goodman

12 Mar 2026 . 3 min read

Retirement Planning

Volunteering in retirmement

Read our guide on how you can keep active and make a real difference to those in need through volunteering in retirement.

By Mathilda Volant

25 Jul 2021 . 3 min read

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7 of the best ways of giving money to grandchildren

Find out why retirees are choosing to invest in their own business, using their pension to be their own lender.

By Rachael Oku

10 Jan 2024 . 4 min read

Money Matters

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Can I use my business as a pension?

Find out why retirees are choosing to invest in their own business, using their pension to be their own lender.
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By Rebecca Goodman

20 Nov 2025 . 3 min read

Self-employed

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4 smart ways to use your ISAs in retirement

With tax-free growth and withdrawals, ISAs can be a useful part of your retirement income alongside your pension. Read four ways you could use them.
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By Ruth Jackson-Kirby

25 Mar 2026 . 4 min read

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