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According to the latest data by the Office for National Statistics the state pension will rise by £488 a year come April...
21/10/2026

According to the latest data by the Office for National Statistics the state pension will rise by £488 a year come April. Find out what that means for the total annual amount as well as weekly in this article from Which? Money.

Pensioners could see an above-inflation rise in state pension payments from April 2027

Thinking about retiring early? Financial firms are reporting growing demand for a product that helps bridge the gap betw...
19/10/2026

Thinking about retiring early? Financial firms are reporting growing demand for a product that helps bridge the gap between stopping work and getting your state pension.

After falling out of fashion, annuities - a pension product that provides a fixed income for life - have become more popular partly because of higher annuity rates and tax changes, but also because they offer some financial certainty during turbulent times.

Now, the demand for fixed-term annuities, which give you a fixed income for a set period and a lump sum at the end of it, is increasing. Retirees can then decide what to do with that cash based on their circumstances at the time.

Find out more in this article from The Guardian.

Fixed-term annuities give income for a set period – such as five or 10 years – and an agreed lump sum at the end

Nearly two in five people said putting off life admin has cost them money in new research. This article takes a look at ...
16/10/2026

Nearly two in five people said putting off life admin has cost them money in new research. This article takes a look at six money focused tasks that you might want to stay on top of, including writing a will and updating life insurance.

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Six essential financial jobs experts say should top your to-do list

Lost pension pot? Missing pensions can mean missing out on years of growth. According to new research About 2.5 million ...
13/10/2026

Lost pension pot? Missing pensions can mean missing out on years of growth. According to new research About 2.5 million lost pots are thought to be held by people aged under 55. Have a read of this article from the Independent to learn how you can trace yours through services such as the Pension Tracing Service and pension finding tools.

Older people with lost pensions could have even more valuable ones to discover

Research has found that nearly 40% of adults would consider using property wealth to boost retirement income. Explore th...
05/10/2026

Research has found that nearly 40% of adults would consider using property wealth to boost retirement income. Explore the pros and cons of this option and the alternatives to think about in this article from Money Week.

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Equity release is one way of funding later life if you’re facing a retirement shortfall – but there are alternatives which could work better

Did you know pensions usually sit outside your will? That’s why it’s vital to name and regularly review your pension ben...
28/09/2026

Did you know pensions usually sit outside your will? That’s why it’s vital to name and regularly review your pension beneficiaries and tell loved ones where to find the paperwork. Most people expect that if they still have money left in their pension pots when they die, their spouse or children will inherit it. While you can pass on a pension, you cannot do so solely through your will. Instead, most people will need to tell their pension provider who to pay their pension to when they die through an expression of wish form. Have a read of this helpful article from Money Week to learn how to pass on your pension.

You can leave your private pension wealth to your loved ones after you die, but you can’t put it in your will. We look at how to pass on your pension.

With annuity rates reaching an 18 year high, this article from Which? explores the reasons why people may chose to purch...
23/09/2026

With annuity rates reaching an 18 year high, this article from Which? explores the reasons why people may chose to purchase one to fund their retirement.

Quilter is not responsible for the accuracy of this article's information.

Rising gilt yields mean you'll get more for your money

How well do you understand your workplace pension? A Which? article looks at workplace pensions and highlights that many...
18/09/2026

How well do you understand your workplace pension? A Which? article looks at workplace pensions and highlights that many employees are unsure how much their employer contributes. It also examines how employer contributions can vary between pension schemes. For more information, read this article.

Investing can help your money grow over time but isn’t guaranteed.

Are you one of the 46% of workers who don’t know how much their employer contributes to their pension?

Provisional figures suggest that the state pension will rise by 3.9% from April. Find out why this number and what that ...
16/09/2026

Provisional figures suggest that the state pension will rise by 3.9% from April. Find out why this number and what that will mean in terms of the actual amount due to be received by pensioners in this article from MoneyWeek.

The UK state pension is set to rise by 3.9% per year from April 2027 after new wages data was published by the Office for National Statistics

How might tax affect your wealth in later life? This article from MoneyWeek explores why more over-65s are paying tax on...
11/09/2026

How might tax affect your wealth in later life? This article from MoneyWeek explores why more over-65s are paying tax on pensions, savings and investments, and highlights some of the key changes affecting retirees. For more information, read this article.

Retirees face a quadruple hit on their wealth – but there are ways to lessen the tax blow

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