News - Retirement Planner
Helping retirees to get the best income possible from their small pension pots is proving to be a real challenge for the industry. Helen Morrissey takes a look at the options available
Recent research from Prudential shows nearly half of 45 to 49 year-olds and two-fifths of 50 to 54 year-olds are unaware of the rise in the minimum retirement age from 50 to 55 which comes into effect on 6 April this year. Colin Simmons highlights the importance of making clients aware
Rachael Griffin goes through the benefits of using excluded property trusts
Other News - Retirement Planner articles
Planning retirement income is no longer just a case of choosing a product. Athole Smith discusses the importance of taking a holistic view
Chris Horlick takes a look at the latest issues in the long term care market
The launch of PICA’s first report into raising awareness of at-retirement options has given the industry food for thought. Helen Morrissey asks how the recommendations will be taken forward
Retirement Planner is asking advisers to take part in an online survey of the at-retirement market.
A recent report issued by AIFA and Prudential highlighted the growing importance of the decumulation market and the issue of ensuring people access the best advice. Helen Morrissey takes a look at some of the key findings.
Mike Morrison assesses the pros and cons of scheme pension.
In the first of our new series of comment pieces, Helen Morrissey and David Stevenson give their views on annuitisation.
Andy Gadd emphasises the importance of looking outside mainstream asset classes when building a retirement portfolio.
Dividends are for growth, not just for income. Michael Clark looks at why long-term investors should never underestimate the power of dividends in generating returns
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