Pension tracing service – how to track down your old pension pots
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 20, 2026Trace your old pensions – in this day and age it’s very rare for many to stay in a job for life. We explain how to find your old pensions.
Nominee Drawdown facility (NDF) – does your pension have one?
Posted by Kevin Wheeler on March 4, 2026Have you checked your pension plan recently? Here we look into pension arrangements with a “Nominee Drawdown facility” or “NDF”.
Pension top up – must be paid by 5th April!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 25, 2026It’s always a good idea to review your pension contributions and consider whether it would be beneficial to do a pension top up before the end of the tax year on 5th April.
Contribute to your partner’s retirement and get pension relief
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 13, 2026Did you know that you can contribute to a partner’s or child’s retirement fund and get significant pension tax relief? We explain how.
State pension age to rise further?
Posted by Ben Locker on February 11, 2026Soon the state pension age will rise to 67. Yet new research suggests it will need to rise to 71 by 2050. When will you be able to retire?
The 60% tax trap: the £100k problem explained
Posted by Ian Henman on February 9, 2026Earning over £100,000? You might be paying an effective 60% tax rate. Learn why this happens and how to legitimately fix it with tax planning.
HMRC repays £38m in pension tax
Posted by Karen Jones on February 4, 2026If you have recently started drawing your pension, you may have overpaid pension tax. We help you understand whether you’re due a refund.
Inheritance Tax on pensions 2027: the new “double tax” trap
Posted by Ian Henman on February 2, 2026Inheritance Tax on pensions 2027: new rules could see families lose 67% of their pot. Discover how the the “double tax” trap will work.
Claim Child Benefit online – online service
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 15, 2026You can now claim Child Benefit Online – replacing the paper-based system in place since 1977.
Pension tax relief – are you making the most of it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 5, 2026Even though the tax burden is the highest it has been since the Second World War, there’s still one generous tax break – pension tax relief.
