A rise in post budget pension enquiries

A rise in post budget pension enquiries

There has been a surge in pension advice enquiries Post Budget 2014. The diversity of potential products available post-retirement was encouraging people to seek advice. Credencis say: “Annuities remain an inflexible solution, and you no longer own your pension pot....
Paying tax under new pension rules

Paying tax under new pension rules

Hundreds of thousands of savers could be heading for a tax shock at retirement because they fail to understand the new pension freedom rules being introduced by the Government. Many people with defined contribution pensions are labouring under the illusion that they...
Do not trust a cold caller with your pension

Do not trust a cold caller with your pension

People being targeted by cold callers who are falsely claiming to offer new, free Government-backed retirement guidance could end up putting their money into risky investments and losing their pension savings, the City regulator has warned. The Financial Conduct...

Employers put off advice for being sued

Employers are currently prevented from helping people plan their retirement because of concerns they could be sued, Simon Foster, head of corporate life and pensions, UK and international savings at Zurich, said. Mr Foster said employers do not want to play a huge...