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How much should you contribute to your pension?

by Gavin Johnson | Jan 7, 2026 | News, Pensions

A third of people don’t know how much they need to contribute to their pensions every year to create a comfortable retirement, according to a MoneyAge article (11 November 2025). Striking the right balance with pension contributions is important. Contribute too...

Is the default pension fund right for you?

by Gavin Johnson | Dec 8, 2025 | Pensions

*Any links in this article will direct to a third-party website and Solus Financial Planning is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within linked sites. How your pension is invested will affect its value and the income it will provide you...

Why the Labour government could reform the State Pension and what it means for you

by Gavin Johnson | Sep 8, 2025 | News, Pensions

Almost half of Brits doubt the State Pension will exist by the time they retire, according to a PensionsAge report published in July 2025. While scrapping the State Pension may not be on the cards yet, there are suggestions that significant changes, which may affect...

How pension and Inheritance Tax policy changes could affect your legacy

by Gavin Johnson | Sep 8, 2025 | News, Pensions

From April 2027, pensions are expected to fall within your estate and could be liable for Inheritance Tax (IHT). That date might seem far away, but the policy change has the potential to significantly affect your estate plan, so thinking about it now could be useful....

4 steps that could recession-proof your retirement

by Gavin Johnson | Jun 5, 2025 | News, Pensions

If you’ve been keeping up with the news recently, you’ll likely know that global economic growth is under increasing pressure. In February 2025, the Bank of England halved its forecast for UK growth this year from 1.5% to just 0.75%, the BBC reports. Meanwhile, the...

How to make sure your pension isn’t inherited by the wrong person

by Gavin Johnson | Oct 18, 2024 | News, Pensions

When planning your estate, it’s easy to overlook the allocation of specific assets and assume they will automatically be distributed in line with your overall wishes. However, without careful consideration, some of them may not be allocated as you intend. Pensions are...

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How much should you contribute to your pension?

Is the default pension fund right for you?

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How to make sure your pension isn’t inherited by the wrong person

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