Retirement article insights

What makes a happy retirement?

Retirement has long been considered a milestone in our lives. What do we need to consider when it comes to planning for a happy retirement?

By Dani Skerrett

21 Nov 2022 . 4 min read

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Avoid these pension mistakes in your 40s

Put your best foot forward and avoid the most common pension mistakes in your 40s, with these tips to help you towards a happy retirement.

By Oli West

22 Jul 2021 . 3 min read

Pension Basics

How to plan for retirement in your 50s

If you're in your 50s then now is an important time to assess your retirement needs. Find out what you need to consider.

By Oli West

7 Feb 2022 . 6 min read

Financial planning

Are you facing a ‘Pre-State Pension Gap’?

As the government looks to increase the State Pension entitlement age to 68, you may be wondering if you've enough saved to retire.

By Becky O'Connor

28 Feb 2023 . 4 min read

Couple calculating income needed in retirement together

How much income do you need to retire?

Thinking about how much income you might need in retirement? Here's what to know.

By Faith Archer

15 Sep 2022 . 4 min read

When is the best time to take your pension?

See what impact deferring your private or State Pension has on your future retirement plans.

By Mathilda Volant

21 Sep 2021 . 4 min read

What happens in a Pension Wise appoinment?

Find out how a Pension Wise appointment can help you prepare for retirement based on your own unique circumstances.

By Faith Archer

14 Dec 2021 . 8 min read

6 reasons why you should delay taking your pension

Find out the benefits of delaying taking your state pension and how this could help boost your retirement income. PensionBee explain the rules.

By Rachael Oki

4 Jan 2024 . 5 min read

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Pension decumulation aka planning how to spend my pension savings

Read more about how planning to transform a pension pot into retirement income involves balancing a whole load of different factors.

By Faith Archer

1 Nov 2022 . 8 min read

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What income would a £100,000 pension pot give you?

Find out how much income a £100K private pension would give you as well as an increase to £200K or £300K to top up your State Pension.

By Elizabeth Anderson

13 Apr 2023 . 3 min read

6 of the best ways to save for early retirement

Discover some of our simple tips to help you start saving earlier for a comfortable retirement.

By Tom Carter

7 Feb 2020 . 3 min read

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How can I get more guaranteed income in retirement?

Read our five top tips for increasing guaranteed income in later life which provide peace of mind that the essentials will be covered.

By Laura Miller

12 Jul 2021 . 3 min read

Retirement and your family

How your pension can save you inheritance tax

Discover the benefits of saving into a pension and how you can use it to pass money to your beneficiaries without paying inheritance tax.

By Rachael Oku

26 Jan 2024 . 4 min read

Pension Basics

Small wooden toy house with a post it note saying probate

What to do with inheritance money?

Retirement has long been considered a milestone in our lives. What do we need to consider when it comes to planning for a happy retirement?

By Mathilda Volant

30 Aug 2022 . 4 min read

Life in retirement

Working in retirement

Find out why rigid retirement dates are a thing of the past for growing numbers of workers who choose to enter into new work patterns.

By Laura Miller

17 Sep 2020 . 3 min read

Volunteering in retirmement

Read our guide on how you can keep active and make a real difference to those in need through volunteering in retirement.

By Mathilda Volant

25 Jul 2021 . 3 min read

Grandparents holding grandchild outdoors

7 of the best ways of giving money to grandchildren

Find out why retirees are choosing to invest in their own business, using their pension to be their own lender.

By Rachael Oku

10 Jan 2024 . 4 min read

Using your pension to start a business in retirement

Find out why retirees are choosing to invest in their own business, using their pension to be their own lender.

By Mathilda Volant

22 Feb 2022 . 3 min read