Articles tagged "annuities"

Annuity rates in freefall

Last updated: Jan 23rd, 2012
News by Rebecca Rutt
Annuity rates have plummeted 9.3% during the last three years, meaning less money for people about to draw their pensions, according to the latest results of MGM Advantage's Annuity Index.

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Five financial resolutions for 2012

Last updated: Jan 10th, 2012
Feature by Julie Russell of Standard Life
Julie Russell, head of Standard Life Direct sets out five financial resolutions you can use going forward in 2012.

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Is there light at the end of the pension tunnel?

Last updated: Dec 21st, 2011
Feature by Jeff Prestridge
It's not all doom and gloom over pensions, despite the very real crisis retirees are facing. Jeff Prestridge picks out the bright spots.

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Market turbulance taking a serious toll on annuities

Last updated: Nov 9th, 2011
Feature by Faith Glasgow
Plummeting stockmarkets are taking their toll on annuities, leaving people retiring today substantially worse off, says Faith Glasgow.

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Increased life expectancy sees annuity rates drop 3%

Last updated: Oct 26th, 2011
Feature by Ruth Emery
Annuity rates have fallen by around 3% over the past three months, the biggest drop since September 2010. The news comes after figures released last week show life expectancy is still increasing.

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The true cost of pensions

Last updated: Nov 15th, 2011
TV

Our pension pots have to withstand many charges and fees. Moneywise runs through the main ones to be aware of.

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How you can boost your retirement income

Last updated: Oct 26th, 2011
Feature by Ruth Jackson
Confessing to vices such as smoking and drinking might entitle you to a better pension.

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Are you being robbed by pension charges?

Last updated: Oct 11th, 2011
Feature by Sally Hamilton
Pensions are complicated enough but do fees and charges mean we are losing out by taking one out?

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Buyers' Guide - Annuities

Last updated: Feb 1st, 2012
TV

Unless you retire with a final salary pension, you normally have to convert your pension fund into an income for the rest of your life. For the majority of people the most practical option is an annuity. So what should you look for? Let Moneywise help with our Buyer's Guide.

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Pensioners brace themselves for lower incomes

Last updated: Sep 7th, 2011
News
Annuities, which provide an income for life in retirement, are at their lowest rates for many years and will continue to fall, leading to worries over a drop in living standards.

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