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Forget the State Pension. I’d drip-feed £175.20 a month into a SIPP to retire rich!

I wouldn't rely on the State Pension. I'd start saving now to transform my retirement into one that's much richer,…

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State Pension: if you’re buying shares to boost it, here’s what you need to know

Buy dividend stocks if you want to live on more than the £175.20 a week State Pension when you retire.…

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No savings at 50 and worried about the State Pension? You could still retire with £300k+

No savings at 50? Relax, it's not the end of the world. Make these three smart financial moves now and…

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No retirement savings? Here’s what I’d do right now!

Saving for retirement might be the last thing on your mind right now. But Paul Summers explains why it's still…

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No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? Here’s how I’d double my State Pension

No savings at 50 and worried for your retirement? Here's how this Fool is planning to double the State Pension…

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The State Pension triple lock could be scrapped. This is what I’d do to protect myself

Scrapping the State Pension triple lock could mean far more uncertainty for those in retirement. Here's how to avoid problems.

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Worried about the State Pension? Here are 3 easy ways to build retirement income

The State Pension is less than £9,000 per year. So, building up other retirement income streams is crucial.

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Think the State Pension is unfair? You need to see this

The State Pension may be peanuts, but for those saving for retirement, the UK has an extremely favourable set-up, says…

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The State Pension could have you working until 67. Here’s what I’d do to retire early

The State Pension age will hit 67 by 2028. This three-step plan could help you retire earlier than that.

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Forget the State Pension. I think you can retire wealthy with these 3 tips

At less than £9,000 a year, most retirees say they can't live off the State Pension alone. Here are three…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d double my State Pension with just £3 per day

It's never too late to start saving for retirement. Rupert Hargreaves explains how you could retire in comfort with just…

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Avoiding State Pension misery: how to boost your pension pot after 65

Pension pot a little on the low side? Here's how to boost your retirement savings after 65.

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How I’d triple my State Pension with just £10 a week

Rupert Hargreaves explains how you can achieve financial security, or even retire early, with just £10 a week and plenty…

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How I’d plan to double my State Pension with just £2.50 per day

Rupert Hargreaves explains how you can double your income in retirement with just a few pounds a day and the…

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No savings at 50? Here are my 3 tips to help you double your State Pension

There's no need to worry if you've no pension savings by age 50, explains Rupert Hargreaves. The best thing you…

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The State Pension is rising by 4% but it’s still peanuts

The State Pension is set to rise by nearly 4% next year, thanks to the 'triple lock' system. Don't get…

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Here’s how much income you need for a comfortable retirement: the State Pension isn’t enough!

The State Pension isn't enough for a single person to live even a basic lifestyle in retirement, according to new…

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My 3 tips to double your State Pension and avoid pension poverty

Rupert Hargreaves highlights three simple ways you make sure you're heading for a comfortable retirement.

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The State Pension is shocking. But here’s how you can protect yourself

The State Pension is lousy, whichever way you look at it. Here's how to build your own nest egg for…

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Is this the best way to double your State Pension?

You could double your State Pension with relatively little effort using this method.

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The State Pension could have you working until 70! Here’s how I’d protect myself

Fancy working until you're 70? I don't. That's why I'm taking steps now to protect myself from the rising State…

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Here’s how I’m planning to beat the rising State Pension age

The State Pension age is set to increase steadily over the next few years. Here's how you can make sure…

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What is the retirement age in the UK?

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

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

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

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Your 3-step guide to making up the State Pension shortfall

Looking to secure a comfortable retirement? Here's why you shouldn't be relying on the State Pension.

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How I’d avoid a rising State Pension age

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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The State Pension age: could it rise to 75?

A recent report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) proposed that the State Pension age should be increased to…

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Is the FTSE 100 or a buy-to-let property the best way to supplement your State Pension?

Stocks and property are both great alternatives to supplement your pension income. But which asset is best?

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The State Pension age is rising. Here’s what I’d do to protect myself

In less than a decade, the State Pension age will hit 67. Want to retire before that? Read this now.

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Worried about your State Pension? I’d aim to generate a passive income from the FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appears to have a wide range of income opportunities in my opinion.

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Forget the State Pension. FTSE 100 dividend stocks can offer a growing retirement income

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could be a better means of funding retirement than relying on the State Pension in…

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3 smart money moves I’d make today to beat the State Pension

I think that these three investment opportunities could improve your retirement income and help you to beat the State Pension.

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Retirement planning: 3 simple moves that could help you retire earlier than the State Pension age

The State Pension age is increasing. Here are three moves that could help you retire much earlier.

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The simple trick I’m using to beat the State Pension

It's easy to beat the State Pension if you know how. Here's the trick I'm using today.

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Worried about your State Pension? I’d start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

A Stocks and Shares ISA could improve your chances of overcoming a rising State Pension age in my opinion.

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Worried about the State Pension? This strategy could boost your retirement income 25%

The State Pension is just £8,767 per year. This simple strategy could generate another £2,000 per year for you in…

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3 simple steps to get rich, retire early and beat the State Pension

I think that following these three steps could improve your chances of enjoying financial freedom in retirement.

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Worried about your State Pension income? Here are 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could deliver improving income returns in my opinion.

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Worried about the State Pension? You could have £13,000 in a ‘lost’ pension

There are 1.6m pension accounts that are 'lost' in the UK. Is one of them yours?

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Warning! These 3 rules could cut your State Pension

If you break these three rules, your State Pension might not live up to your expectations.

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