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I have a Will, so why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Making decisions in relation to your financial affairs, health and welfare

It is critical to consider the potential consequences of not having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. Many people assume that their loved ones or close relatives will automatically have the authority to make decisions on their behalf. However, this is not the case, and without a LPA, those close to you will not have the legal authority to handle your financial affairs, health decisions and welfare.
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Securing an income stream for the rest of your life

Deciding what to do with your pension fund can be a complex decision

Are you approaching retirement age and have a pension fund that you need to decide what to do with? There are several options available to you, but one option is to buy a lifetime annuity. An annuity is a financial product that converts your pension fund into an annual pension.
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Taking a proactive approach to retirement planning

Many of today’s workers are often left to their own devices to save for life after work

It’s no secret that the traditional approach to retirement planning is becoming increasingly obsolete. While previous generations may have depended on their employers to provide them with a comfortable retirement, many of today’s workers are often left to their own devices to save for their retirement.
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Taking a personalised approach

Current financial situation, retirement goals, and lifestyle preferences

One of the most important steps in retirement planning is taking a personalised approach that takes into account your current financial situation, retirement goals and lifestyle preferences. It’s never too early or too late to start planning for retirement, and the earlier you start, the more time you have to save and invest for the future.
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Complex task of maintaining a comfortable lifestyle

Grappling with balancing retirement income against the constant erosion caused by inflation

Achieving financial security in retirement takes significant planning and foresight. Many retiree pensioners grapple with balancing their retirement income against the constant erosion caused by inflation. For those relying on a pension, this challenge can make the already complex task of maintaining a comfortable lifestyle seem even more daunting.
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“Are you ready to retire?”

6 questions to ask yourself for a secure financial future

The concept of retiring is an attractive prospect for many people. Having the freedom to enjoy life and pursue hobbies or interests without the pressures of a 9-5 working life can be hugely appealing. However, it’s important to make sure that you have your finances planned out in order to make this dream of retirement achievable.
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Working beyond State Pension age

Returning to employment after retiring due to increasing financial pressures

The rising cost of living due to inflation means that retired people must have enough savings to survive. This leaves many retirees in a precarious financial situation, as the value of their existing retirement funds is not keeping up with the rate of inflation. Even if they had saved diligently for their retirement years, the devaluation of their money can drastically reduce their purchasing power. This is leading many people to rethink their retirement plans.
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Abolition of the pension Lifetime Allowance

Significant changes that will affect retirement savings

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s first proper Budget 2023, on Wednesday 15 March, brought some welcome but unexpected changes to pension tax. The changes are designed to alleviate the impact of strict pension rules, which are believed by Mr Hunt to have had a negative impact on the country’s labour market.
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