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We cover all the important topics to help you meet your retirement goals: The State Pension, SIPPs, ISAs, saving & planning for retirement.

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No savings at 50 and worried about the State Pension? This is what you need to do

| Royston Wild

Worried about how much money you'll have when you retire? Well don't! Royston Wild explains how you can create a…

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Why a stocks and shares ISA beats buy-to-let every time

| Roland Head

Big tax savings are just one of the reasons why this Fool would choose stocks instead of rental property.

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Should you open a Lifetime ISA today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could a Lifetime ISA help or hinder your savings goals?

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Why putting your money in a Cash ISA will make you poorer

| Alan Oscroft

If you think a Cash ISA is a good way to save for your retirement, please read this and think…

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What is the retirement age in the UK?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wondering what the retirement age in the UK is? Here's a look at how it works.

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Buy-to-let vs the FTSE 100: what’s the best way to try and get rich and retire early?

| Royston Wild

Looking to retire in luxury? Royston Wild explains why buying the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) may be a better idea…

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Warning! Could these FTSE 100 dividend stocks destroy your retirement plans?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks could leave you much, much poorer.

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How you can double your State Pension with just £30 a week

| Alan Oscroft

If you don't like the idea of retiring on just £8,767 per year, here are some thoughts on how you…

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No savings at 40? These tips could still help you retire in luxury

| Royston Wild

Want to retire in 25 years but have nothing in the bank? No sweat. Following these tips could still help…

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Do you want to retire at 60? This is what you’ll need

| Roland Head

Roland Head crunches the numbers and explains why starting early could cut what you need to save monthly by more…

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A Stocks & Shares ISA and Self-Invested Personal Pension could help you quit your job

| Alan Oscroft

Making the most of the tax savings on offer from both ISAs and SIPPs could give your retirement plans a…

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How I’m planning to double my State Pension with this simple trick

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the plan he's using to double his income in retirement.

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Forget State Pension worries. These simple moves could help you retire on your own terms

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Worried about having to rely on the State Pension in retirement? Take control of the situation by making these simple…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a SIPP to fund a richer retirement

| Andy Ross

I think some sectors are looking undervalued right now and that’s throwing up some potentially very profitable investments.

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Lazy retirees: dividend stocks can help you earn a growing passive-income stream

| Peter Stephens

I think that dividend stocks offer appealing income prospects relative to other assets, with them having the potential to benefit…

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Stop saving and start buying dividend stocks: a simple plan to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Investing in dividend-paying stocks, as opposed to holding cash, could lead to higher returns and an earlier retirement in my…

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Long-term ISA investing – the compound effect

| Thomas Carr

When it comes to investing, longer is better, writes Thomas Carr.

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Warning! A Cash ISA could damage your wealth. I’d buy the FTSE 100 instead

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he believes the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a much better way than a Cash ISA…

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Building a retirement portfolio? I think these FTSE 100 stocks could pay you for life

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two reliable FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend payers he believes could be well-suited to retirement portfolios.

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Warning! Buy-to-let property could hurt your retirement savings

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buy-to-let investing is no longer the route to riches it once was, believes Rupert Hargreaves.

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Retirement saving: those aged 55+ require an extra £184,484 to retire comfortably

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There's a huge gap between what those aged 55 and over have saved for retirement and how much they need.…

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How REITS can help you generate a passive income, get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think that REITs offer diversity and growth potential that could boost your long-term financial outlook.

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Premium Bonds & the National Lottery: 76% of over-55s could be making a huge mistake

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over-55s are putting money into Premium Bonds and the National Lottery. Here's why that's not a smart move.

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Here’s why I think you need to open a Lifetime ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Lifetime ISAs could be the best way to invest in your future explains Rupert Hargreaves.

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How I’d avoid a rising State Pension age

| Rupert Hargreaves

Suggestions that the State Pension age should be increased to 75 have shocked many. Here's how I'd prepare for the…

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How you can make £250k on an average salary and double your State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m certain it’s within the grasp of people on an average salary to build a pension pot capable of…

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Retirement savings: why quality dividend stocks can help you make a million

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer significant capital growth potential, as well as a high income return in my opinion.

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How much money do you need to retire in the UK?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Working out how much money you need to retire in the UK is not straightforward. These calculations could be a…

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Alert! The best fixed rate Cash ISA can cost you money: I’d buy the FTSE 100 to get rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could produce returns three times higher on average than the best fixed rate Cash ISA,…

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State Pension leaves 1 in 20 in ‘severe poverty.’ Could the FTSE 100 protect you in retirement?

| Royston Wild

With pensioner poverty rates in the UK booming, you need to take serious steps to protect yourself. Royston Wild explains…

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Forget buy-to-let to fund retirement. I think these shares will provide far better returns

| Andy Ross

I think these shares have a lot of potential and could provide investors with outstanding returns that far outstrip those…

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I think this investment trust and this share could help fund a richer retirement

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at two very different companies that he feels tick all the boxes for a retirement fund.

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3 shares that are I think are perfect for a retirement fund

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could boost an investor's retirement fund by offering both income and…

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Calls to raise the State Pension age to 75 begin! Could this retirement tip protect you from poverty?

| Royston Wild

Latest research suggests the State Pension could be made even more difficult to claim. Protect yourself with this top investment…

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State Pension claims plunge on new rules. I’d protect myself with FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Royston Wild

Worried about the State Pension? You certainly should be. Take steps to protect yourself with these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

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A cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for my retirement fund in 2020

| Royston Wild

Can you afford to miss this big-yielding FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) favourite? Royston Wild suggests the answer could be no.

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How much do you need to save for retirement in the UK? It might not be as much as you think

| Rupert Hargreaves

Saving for retirement might seem like a daunting prospect, but building a comfortable pension pot might not be as hard…

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Warning: Your workplace pension might not be enough to retire on

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Workplace Pension can help you save, but it might not be enough to retire on. Here's how to change…

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My top tips for building wealth when you’re over 50

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how to get on the fast track for a happy financial retirement.

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Have £2k to invest? A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’ve bought for retirement and think that you should too

| Royston Wild

Looking to exploit recent weakness in stock markets? I reckon this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income hero is one share…

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