Pensions

Articles

23 May 2014

The pensions genie is out of the bottle

Clients approaching retirement should consider their pension as part of their overall wealth, taking into account any property or other investments they hold, says Paul Gauntlett

16 May 2014

Have pensions finally found their sex appeal?

After a groundbreaking Budget, pensions are back on the agenda and simply cannot be ignored, says Colin Lawson

2 Apr 2014

Pensions update

Dilini Loku takes a look at the small yet radical changes to pension schemes following the recent Budget announcement

19 Mar 2014

Shaping one of the most significant welfare reforms in 70 years

The Department for Work and Pensions will have been relieved by the Court of Appeal's judgment on benefits while government will be praying it was not premature, says Dean Underwood

19 Jan 2014

Referral to go

Auto-enrolment pensions are coming, and this time they should work, so solicitors would be wise to line up their IFA contacts in readiness, says Scott Gallacher

6 Jan 2014

Closed for business

SME owners have various options to consider when preparing for later life, including whether they can afford to retire at all, says Mike Carpenter

19 Dec 2013

Breaking up is hard to do

When couples are divorcing and splitting their complex pensions, solicitors and financial advisers should be getting together, says Steve Rees

9 Dec 2013

Treat pensions like any other investment

Saving for retirement through a pension is a common choice but it's also very emotive, so consider all aspects carefully, says Lucy Brennan