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When should I retire?
As more of us are working longer, Paul Lewis considers when it’s best to claim state pension.
Want to feel more confident about retirement?
A long and healthy retirement sounds great, doesn’t it?
Equity release and retirement interest-only mortgages compared
How retirement interest-only mortgages work
What a fall in income means for your retirement plans
Thousands of people have seen their incomes drop or stop altogether due to the pandemic
What a fall in income means for your retirement plans
Pension contributions can be one of the first cutbacks people consider making
One in six to delay retirement
One in six people aged 50 and over who are in work plan to delay their retirement by at least three years or keep on working indefinitely as a direct result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Will you continue to work in retirement?
Workers aged 65 and over are likely to be responsible for at least 50 per cent of all UK employment growth in the next 10 years
Retirement planning – different options for income in retirement
How to get the best from your pension pot
Are you Taking Control of Your Retirement?
Radio Times has teamed up with My Pension Expert to offer readers a free guide to pension drawdown.
How to plan for retirement
The earlier you start thinking about your retirement savings, the more likely it is you’ll enjoy a comfortable lifestyle when you stop work
Retirees still repaying mortgages
“Any homeowner that does have a remaining mortgage will have to pay this off with the equity they release, and then can do whatever they want with the rest.
How much will my work pension be worth when I retire?
Don’t assume your workplace pension will give you a happy retirement
Two-Tier Pension System Leaves Retirees Puzzled
Paul Lewis explains why your pension might not increase as much as you expect in April.
Nearly half of retirees worry about their financial future
Nearly four in 10 (39%) of those aged between 65 and 74 years old said they are worried about their future, according to new research from the Equity Release Council, up from 18% in 2021.
Act now to take advantage of Free Wills Month
More than half of UK adults don’t have a will, despite the fact that dying without one can cause huge complications for loved ones.
Transform Your Later Life
Unlock the cash tied up in your home to pay off debts or help your family, says Paul Lewis.
What hope for widows?
State pension rules are complicated if your partner dies before you, says Paul Lewis
A Question of Will Power
With tax changes coming, now is a good time to make or review your will, says Paul Lewis.
A Question of Trust
Be very careful about trusts that claim to help avoid care-home fees, says Paul Lewis
Claiming state pension?
Just bear in mind that the tax on it has to come from somewhere, cautions Paul Lewis.
Renting out a room to supplement your pension
Growing numbers of people face the prospect of having to delay retirement due to inadequate savings, but if you’ve got a spare room sitting empty, you might be able to use it to supplement your pension.