Sussex pension advisers see higher state pension increases on the cards
The new state pension looks likely to be in line for a relatively large increase next year, but it still won’t to…
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How much is enough on pension contributions?
Pension contributions rose in April for many people, but the increase may still not be enough to fund a comfortable retirement. The…
How do you feel about state pension age increasing to 75?
A report from a Conservative think tank suggesting a quicker rise to a state pension age of 75 has ruffled feathers, but…
Pensions and divorce – not just about the split
When it comes to dividing up assets on divorce, pension rights can turn out to be one of the most valuable elements…
Pension flexibility: too taxing for many
Lump sum withdrawals under pension flexibility are resulting in over-paid tax due to emergency tax codes. Don’t be caught out. Recent HMRC…
Retirement Planning – How long do you want to work… ?
New labour market figures show record levels of employment for the over 65s. As people are living longer, a parallel older-age profile…
Living longer, but will your pension last? Pension planning is essential
Statistics are showing a slowdown in the rate of improvements on our longevity, but don’t let the headlines mask the reality –…
Preparing for the new tax year
Changes to income tax, NICs and pension contributions are coming for 2019/20. One of the few certainties about 2019 is that the…
Do your employees know that earnings thresholds are rising with auto-enrolment contributions?
In early December the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced the thresholds that should apply to automatic enrolment pension contributions from…
Filling the pensions hole for the self-employed
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is aiming to expand pension coverage among the self-employed. Pension automatic enrolment – or Workplace…
Shake up your New Year’s resolutions
New year, new resolutions to break? Try our four financial resolutions with long term benefits. Have your New Year resolutions fallen by…
State pension age equality means increases for everyone
The State Pension Age (SPA) became equal for men and women for the first time, at age 65, on 6 November 2018.…
