Can I afford to retire?

Monday, 03 October 2011 09:09 Written by traceyevans 0 Comments

Retirement has often been described as “the longest holiday of your life.” But attractive as that sounds, can you afford to pay for the holiday?

Research by one leading insurance company shows that 69% of people over the age of 50 are concerned about their income in retirement. And with the recent uncertainty surrounding the stock market, plus the planned changes to public sector pension schemes, that figure is likely to increase.

Tips to boost your pension pot

Monday, 22 August 2011 16:14 Written by traceyevans 0 Comments

Retirement is not what it used to be – the days of a comfortable old age cushioned by a clear-cut pension income are now the stuff of dreams for many of us.

Changes in the law have made it difficult to know how to make the most of the pension opportunities but nevertheless, there are some simple steps you can take to boost your pension pot.

How late is too late?

Saturday, 15 January 2011 12:46 Written by traceyevans 0 Comments

One of the most common questions we ask our clients is “When are you looking to retire?”

In almost every case, the response is the same. “I’d love to stop working at 55 years old but the reality is I probably won’t be able to afford to”.

A vision of things to come

Thursday, 02 December 2010 10:09 Written by traceyevans 0 Comments

There’s a lot in the press at the moment about Solvency II, a new set of rules currently set to come into force on 1^st January 2013, which could significantly affect future annuity rates.