“Pension consolidators – a threat to the advice industry”

Feb 18, 2021 | Pensions

Remember the ‘milk round’? No, not Ernie and his gold tops (kids etc.), this was when big employers visited schools and unis to recruit new blood, the majority of whom would stay with them until they collected their pensions. Now most of us end up with lots of pensions , and the temptation is to put them into one convenient pot. You can DIY it cheaply and easily online. Or use us and pay, because we get info on each, compare charges, funds, pros and cons and give advice to make sure you’re doing the right thing; so that when you get that ‘were you persuaded to transfer your pension’ text, you can’t get a dodgy claims company to come after us. You pays your money and you takes your choice.

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“National insurance cut raises questions over state pension funding”

“National insurance cut raises questions over state pension funding”

In an election year, all parties will try to be all things to all men. Mostly, it’s only stuff which matters ‘on the doorstep’ which matters. In isolation, Mrs Miggins (not my invention) will be delighted that her pension has gone up with the highest measure of inflation; and no one running a business will be complaining that National Insurance has been reduced.

“Back to work for people aged 65”

“Back to work for people aged 65”

So is it ‘back to work’ or never stopping? And why? Because we’re cash-strapped and can’t afford to retire? Or healthier and realising that working can actually keep you healthy? Well, it all depends, of course.