How to Find My Pension Pots: 5 Free Ways to Track Down Lost Pensions
A free, step-by-step guide to tracking down lost UK pension pots, including the government’s Pension Tracing Service and what to avoid.
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First Time Buyer ISA: Everything You Need to Know (2028)
The new First Time Buyer ISA launches April 2028. Learn how it works, eligibility rules, the government bonus, and whether to wait or open a Lifetime ISA now. Based on the government’s June 2026 consultation, here’s everything first-time buyers need to know.
Best Savings Rates UK 2026 | Updated Weekly
Compare the best UK savings rates for July 2026 across easy access, Cash ISA, regular saver, fixed bonds and notice accounts — updated weekly.
Pension Inheritance Tax 2027: What Changes, Who Is Affected, and What to Do Now
Under proposals announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, your unspent pension pot is expected to be counted as part of your estate for inheritance tax from 6 April 2027. This guide explains what the proposals mean, who is likely to be affected, and the planning strategies you can consider in the window before the changes take effect.
What Happens When You Crystallise Your Pension and Is Now the Right Time?
Learn the difference between crystallised and uncrystallised pension funds, what happens at a crystallisation event, and why taking your pension in stages can significantly reduce your income tax bill in retirement.
Your Pension Tax-Free Cash (2025/26): The 25% Rule, the £268,275 Cap, and How to Take It in Stages
When you start taking your pension, up to 25% can be taken completely free of income tax. But the total is capped at £268,275 across all your pensions in your lifetime, and the way you take it affects both the tax you pay and whether you trigger the Money Purchase Annual Allowance. This guide explains the 25% rule, the three ways to take your tax-free cash, the partial crystallisation strategy, and the inheritance tax changes coming in April 2027.