Anyone who knows me knows that I have a lot to say on the subject of pensions, and I enjoy giving people a better understanding of the workings of the UK pension system - the most complex pension system in the world. Read this part of our blog to learn about new, dramatically better options that exist for providing for your future.

Beware the SIPP compliant investment

I have seen the rise (and rise) of SIPP compliant investments especially since 'A' Day back in 2004. The SIPP or Self Invested Personal Pension is a fabulous vehicle in which you can personally control you tax free pension investments.

UK Economy: Steady As She Goes

If we truly want to shake off all this negativity and really crack on with our next phase of growth, then here's what I recommend...

Ridiculous criteria on new build get even more ridiculous

New build property is the lifeblood of any economy, and classing any property , by classifying anything up to 5 years old as "new build" heavily restricts lending and places stress on an already desolate marketplace.

Your pension could be worth more than you thought!

We all know the importance of regularly reviewing retirement provision as part of your long term financial planning. This should include all the pensions that you have accumulated over the years in different schemes, including old company pension schemes

Finally, some great news on pensions from the Government...

New rules on pensions will apply from April 2011 allowing pension investors to take advantage of income drawdown and pass on unused pension savings to their heirs - rather than losing...

Brett responds to today's news: Pension pledges have left UK and US 'insolvent'

The world's most advanced economies, including Britain and the US, would be insolvent if they accounted properly for the pension and health pledges made to their aging populations, an authoritative report has warned.

YPC.tv Property News - Should investors rally to break-up the big banking group monsters for better mortgages?

Should the big four banking groups be divided to make smaller banks? Are you satisfied with what is on offer in the mortgage market? Eric Daniels, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, suggested "customers are satisfied" and is not sure if "dividing the banks...

Are you paying as much as £96K in fees for each £120K you contibute to your pension fund?

It's what I have been saying for ages and now it's been the subject of a BBC Panorama investigation. Individuals in the UK could be paying as much as £96,000 in charges on pension contributions of £120,000. That's a whopping 80% fees!

Which of these investment opportunities are real and which are fake? Here are the most important questions to ask

If you have come across something that you consider to be the best thing since sliced bread, then you really need do your due diligence. Ask tough questions of the people trying to sell you the investment. Here are the best things to consider...

What you don't know about your pension will shock you

On the weekend I hosted a small workshop of 20 people and at the outset, I told them that within 5 minutes I'd be able to shock almost everyone in the room about the true state of their pensions.

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