Professional Investment Managers Views on Coronavirus

  There is no denying that the Global Coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the global financial market. The UK share index (FTSE), for instance, declined by 16 percent over the week by March 12, and by 27.5 percent when you consider its performance in February 2020. Within the same time frame, the S&P also declined … Continue reading “Professional Investment Managers Views on Coronavirus”

The Financial Turbulence Due to Coronavirus

  Global share markets have fallen hard in the past few weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Understandably, this may cause feelings of uncertainty and worry about your investments and your pension. Consulting with a pension transfer specialist could enlighten you on the situation and help you make informed decisions on what to do with … Continue reading “The Financial Turbulence Due to Coronavirus”

Cashing in a Pension – Is It the Right Choice for You?

You become eligible to access your pension funds when you are 55 years old. You also have the option of cashing in your pension to change it to a flexible or guaranteed income any time. However, it may not be in your best interest to take as much as you please. There are certain parameters … Continue reading “Cashing in a Pension – Is It the Right Choice for You?”

Things You Need to Know About Defined Benefit Pension Transfer

When they retire as an employee, some individuals are members of a Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme. Also known as a ‘final salary pension scheme’, it promises income payout based on your earnings when you retire. DB pensions are different from Defined Contribution (DC) pensions, as the amount you will receive at retirement is already … Continue reading “Things You Need to Know About Defined Benefit Pension Transfer”

Know What Final Salary Transfer Means

A final salary pension is a kind of defined benefit pension that pays out a secure income for life at retirement. Increases also apply on the amounts received throughout retirement. Some people consider moving their defined benefit pension to a defined contribution pension arrangement as these can be accessed more flexibly so this might seem … Continue reading “Know What Final Salary Transfer Means”