Pensions
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
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(07 November 08)
Many peoples' prospects for a comfy retirement aren't looking too good right now. But there are a few things you can do to help yourself. Tim Bennett has a few tips.
(28 October 08)
The government’s claim that all women will get a full state pension isn’t quite as generous as it seems, says Merryn Somerset Webb. If you’re short a few years’ payments, you’ll have to buy them back. And they won’t come cheap.
(30 September 08)
As most people ought to know by now, the first £35,000 of your savings are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. But what happens if your pension provider goes bust? Merryn Somerset Webb explains the ins and outs – and has some good news.