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    Pension Jargon

    What is a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme?

    What is a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme?

    Defined benefit pension schemes explained A defined benefit (“DB”) scheme is a type of pension where income at retirement is pre-defined. Instead of saving up a pot of pension money, investing it and hoping for positive results, a DB pension

    reviewmypensions January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

    Why appoint a financial adviser?

    financial savings plan cost

    When and why should I appoint a financial adviser? With most banking and investment plans now offering high quality online management, people are increasingly inclined to manage their own finances. Cash accounts and guaranteed savings, like current accounts, cash ISAs,

    reviewmypensions December 11, 2020January 4, 2021

    Learn the language of pension jargon

    pension jargon glossary

    We’ve added a FULL pension jargon glossary! Half the work in planning retirement is wading through financial jargon. As we recently discussed, the DWP appear to have recognised this, and are working to compel pension providers to better explain themselves

    reviewmypensions November 23, 2020November 24, 2020

    Celebrate the weekend with our Pensions & Animals Quiz

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    World’s First Pensions & Animals Quiz Take a break from the hard slog of planning your retirement to scratch up on some really important facts. Do you know your alligators from your annuities? Can you spot the difference between a

    reviewmypensions November 21, 2020November 22, 2020

    DWP Push for Simpler Pension Statements

    workplace pension statements

    Simpler annual pension benefit statements for workplace pensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have recently concluded their consultation about simpler annual statements for workplace pensions. We’ve been campaigning for years to get pension and retirement planning into the

    reviewmypensions November 20, 2020November 21, 2020

    What is a stakeholder pension?

    basic spotlight stakeholder pension

    Stakeholder pensions: simple, low-cost… basic? A stakeholder pension plan is a basic, low cost pension arrangement. It is a form of defined contribution plan, and can be an individual plan or part of a group arrangement set up by an

    reviewmypensions November 16, 2020November 26, 2020

    With Profits Funds Explained

    With Profits Funds Explained

    What is a With Profits Fund? A with profits fund is invested to a cautious strategy. It contains a diverse mix of assets in order to mitigate risk and reduce volatility, but its value doesn’t fluctuate like a classic daily

    reviewmypensions November 3, 2020December 1, 2020

    Defined Benefit v Defined Contribution

    weighing apples and pears

    What are defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes? Large employers often design a bespoke benefits package for their employees. Staff are sectioned off into benefit tiers. A certain level of pension is awarded, usually linked to service. Many pension

    reviewmypensions October 29, 2020November 6, 2020

    Understand your defined benefit pension statement

    looking under the bonnet

    What is a defined benefit pension review? DB scheme members will receive regular updates from their pension administrators or trustees. Make sure you ask for the latest information about your plan if you’ve not received your statement. If you live

    reviewmypensions October 27, 2020November 9, 2020

    What is an ‘International’ Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)?

    SIPP taking notes about pensions

    The International SIPP is a UK pension designed for expats An international SIPP is a fully functional UK Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan designed specifically for non-UK residents. It works in the same way as a UK SIPP, but with

    reviewmypensions October 26, 2020November 6, 2020
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