Can I Transfer My Pension to My Bank Account In short, yes, you can transfer your pension pot to your bank account, but whether it’s a good idea depends on your personal circumstances. The decision should be based on the size of your pension pot and your personal income tax situation. Be mindful of the…
Why Can’t I Access My UK Pension Abroad You might struggle to access your UK pension abroad due to various regulatory and financial hurdles. Depending on whether it’s a defined benefit or defined contribution pension, the rules, tax implications, and ability to find the right advice vary considerably. Transferring a pension can encounter high international fees…
What Is the Transfer Value of a Pension Hundreds of thousands of pension transfers take place each year, signalling a significant movement of retirement funds across different schemes. You’re likely considering the implications of such a decision on your own financial future. Understanding the transfer value of your pension is a vital part of this…
Can I Retire at 55 Like a seasoned marathon runner eyeing the finish line, you’ve paced yourself for a career that you hope can end at 55, well before the standard retirement age. As you chart the course towards this milestone, it’s important to understand that retiring early isn’t merely a matter of wishful thinking…
SHOULD I CONSOLIDATE MY PENSION Consolidating multiple pensions into one plan can simplify management, reduce admin, save money, improve performance and provide a clearer financial picture. However, the decision to consolidate can be overwhelming and confusing, requiring careful consideration of various factors. This article will discuss the benefits, potential drawbacks, and key considerations involved in…
Cash is King, was the old saying, and then it wasn’t if you were looking for a good return. But now the good times are back, and interest rates are at their highest for 14 years. However, the options to take advantage of interest rates within pensions seem to be more difficult. In this article,…
The Institute for Fiscal Studies, earlier in the year, proposed reforms to the pension system, including scrapping the 25% tax-free lump sum, Key Points The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) proposes to scrap the 25 % tax-free lump sum to create a more equal subsidy for all private pensions. The current tax subsidy for the…
With uncertain global economies and mediocre stock market returns, are you looking for a guaranteed return with your retirement fund? Look no further than fixed-term annuities, an increasingly popular option for retirees who want the certainty of a return without losing control of their funds. Fixed-term annuities falling under drawdown rules offer a guaranteed income…
Why are defined benefit/final salary transfer values going down? Defined benefits transfer values are going down because of changing market conditions which affect the calculation of benefits. Rising inflation and rising longer-term gilt yields from historic lows are a perfect storm for the decline of transfer values. A gilt is a UK government bond. It…
What is Final Salary Pension Transfer Advice? There are many different types of pensions in the UK; however, for final salary schemes, if you are looking to transfer your benefits, you need a final salary pension transfer adviser, also known as a Pension Transfer Specialist, these advisers have the relevant permission and experience to help…
