Pensions

Seated pensioners

Unless your employer provides a generous pension, saving for your retirement is down to you. This can seem overwhelming, but boils down to two things – how much do you need, and how will you get there?

Recent articles (3)

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Time to top up your pension

(16 October 09)

Pensions hit the headlines again recently when the Shadow Chancellor announced that a Tory government would raise the state pension age. Those still planning to retire at 65 will need to act soon if the Conservatives have their way. Here's what to do.

Tax advice of the week: catch up on NI contributions

(28 August 09)

It's worth topping up your National Insurance contributions to make sure you get a full state pension.

Four top tax tips for retiring abroad

(28 August 09)

Retiring abroad involves lots of planning and paperwork. When it comes to tax, there are four key areas you should pay particular attention to, says Tim Bennett.