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Read MoreWe’ve all heard of the gender pay gap (unfortunately) but let’s turn our attention to its evil twin, the gender pension gap. It stands to reason, really, that if women are earning less they’ll be saving less. And of course women tend to live longer so they need more in their pension pots. But recent research has pin-pointed just how unfair the current state of play is when it comes to saving for later life.
Read MoreYou could get ‘free money’! The government automatically gives you 20% or more tax relief when you and your employer make a contribution to your pension.
Read MoreAvoid a gap in pensions contributions. Can your partner help out?
Read MoreIt’s never too soon to start
Read MoreShould I pack my pensions into one easy to manage place?
Read MoreMaybe this all seems a bit theoretical. To ground the facts and figures in reality, try asking yourself why you need a pension.
Read MoreA pension is simply a tax free way to save money for later life.
Read MoreQuestion: what comes to mind when you think about the future?
Read MoreDid you know that life expectancy increased at the rate of 2 to 3 years every decade? There’s all kinds of implications of living a longer life: we get to spend more time with our families and explore unforeseen hobbies in retirement
Read MoreHere’s a shocker: if you’re under 40, you probably won’t receive your state pension until you’re at least 70 years old (if not later).
Read MoreLet’s recap on pension funds: a pension fund is a pool of money accumulated from contributions from employers, employees, or both; it is invested in a range of assets - cash, shares or bonds - and is a tax-efficient form of saving.
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