Self-Invested Personal Pension benefits on death

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Declaring who you want the payments to go to

If you die, your Self-Invested Personal Pension benefits will be paid to your beneficiaries – either as a lump sum or an ongoing pension. You’ll need to complete a nomination form declaring who you want the payments to go to. The tax treatment of any death benefits paid from your SIPP will depend on your circumstances. Continue reading…

Shopping around for an annuity

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One-time purchase that affects your whole retirement

Due to the current economic climate, it has never been more important to make the correct decisions when deciding how to invest a retirement fund. If you decide an annuity is right for you, it’s important to shop around. It’s a one-time purchase that affects your whole retirement, and you cannot change your mind later on. Continue reading…

Lifetime annuity

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Guaranteeing you a regular retirement income for life

An annuity allows you to use your pension fund to buy an income from the provider of your choice. The annuity guarantees regular payments until you die. Normally, once purchased, it cannot be altered. There are different types of annuity available in the market, and you should consider the best product to suit your circumstances. Continue reading…

Drawdown

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Helping you make the most of the new pension freedoms rules

Drawdown allows you to take income directly from your pension fund without the need to purchase a lifetime annuity. In turn, this allows your pension fund to remain invested in the assets of your choice whilst taking an income. Continue reading…

Pension freedoms

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Major shift in how you can access your pensions

New rules about pensions came into effect on 6 April 2015, providing more choice for anyone who has a private or occupational money-purchase pension. Continue reading…