“If I go there will be trouble, If I stay it will be double….” One of our Pension Transfer Specialists, Michael Hall, looks at DB pension transfers – and whether it's the right time to transfer out. A 'Clash' of opinions over DB pension transfers Every now and then...
In March 2020 we wrote two articles around the financial turbulence caused by the on-set of the Covid-19 pandemic. While at the time of writing (in late 2022) the markets have settled and the pandemic, for many, is considered over, we thought it relevant to...
When you retire as an employee you may be a member of a Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme. Also known as a ‘final salary pension scheme’, it promises an income payout when you retire based on your earnings. This article looks at a defined benefit...
When you are enrolled in a DB (defined benefit) pension scheme, you may, at one point, be offered an option to transfer your DB pension to another type of pension scheme (commonly a defined contribution). This is called a final salary transfer, which is a...
A pension financial adviser can be a valuable addition to your retirement planning strategy as they can help analyse your financial situation and provide you with sound recommendations on how you can go about making plans for the future, particularly in terms of your pension....
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 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...
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...
Many British Expats find New Zealand to be the ideal destination for retirement. New Zealand’s sprawling nature offers the best opportunities to explore and experience the great outdoors, which appeals greatly to expats wanting balance between city and country life. Moving abroad to retire, however,...
Moving abroad can be an amazing prospect for anyone who has found better opportunities to advance their career or perhaps spend their retirement age elsewhere. This said, doing so also brings many important questions and great challenges, especially when it comes to financial management. When...
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