Whether you're heading towards retirement, just about to retire, or already in retirement, you will face crucial decisions about how to organise your income. In this Tony Talks Wealth episode, I share the six steps you need to take in order to secure your retirement income. Key [...]
Starting to save early for retirement is very important. For most people in the early stages of their lives, perhaps in their first or second job or just starting their own business, retirement is something that's too far away to think about. Yet, when it comes to saving for your retirement, the earlier [...]
Are you considering a Defined Benefit Pension Transfer? A defined benefit (DB) pension scheme is one where the amount you’re paid in retirement is based on how many years you’ve worked for your employer and the salary you’ve earned. They pay out a secure income for life, which increases each year. This video [...]
In this podcast episode, I cover two vital topics: How to access small cash sums from your pension pot How to cash out your pension entirely if you wish to do so Key Takeaways For each cash withdrawal, the first 25% is tax-free. The rest comes [...]
In this podcast episode, I look at the ever-more important topic of pension freedoms, with a particular focus upon the decisions you need to make in order to access your pension pots. Key Takeaways Those aged over 55 now have a far greater freedom of choice [...]
Today's Tony Talks Wealth episode discusses delaying retirement, and why many have now considered working for much longer than they previously hoped. Key Takeaways The pandemic has forced a nationwide rethink of finance in general, and how we manage our money. As a result, many over [...]
Staggered retirement is becoming an increasingly popular option for people who aren’t quite ready to leave the world of work, or who may not yet be in a position to do so. But how can we ensure we make the most of this option when the time comes? This week's Tony Talks Wealth episode [...]
When it comes to cashing in pensions, what are pension freedoms and when do the rules apply? This video outlines the three main options you have when cashing in pensions, which for many will be the most important financial decision they will ever make and include: The Piecemeal Approach Income Drawdown Buying an [...]
Is now the time for you to get a tighter grip of your finances? This article provides an overview of 5 areas for you to review: Consolidate and Manage Debt Track Your Spending Use Tax Allowances Top Up Your Pension Focus On Your Goals 1) Consolidate and Manage Debt [...]
£19m has been released each day since the launch of Pension Freedoms. In his 2015 Spring Budget, then-chancellor George Osborne introduced sweeping changes to the way that pensions are taxed. The new pension freedom rules have led to the over-55s being faced with a variety of different choices when taking and investing their [...]