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Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.
Saving for retirement
Autumn Budget: how might the government change pensions?
A round up on the latest changes to pensions
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 26 Nov 2025
Will salary sacrifice changes impact me?
Why it matters and why it’s in the news
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 26 Nov 2025
6 money mistakes people make in their 60s
Financial traps to avoid
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 25 Nov 2025
Is the UK State Pension less generous than other countries?
Comparing the UK State Pension to global standards
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 20 Nov 2025
How much cash to hold in retirement
Understanding the case for cash and where it fits in your life
Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 19 Nov 2025
Generate your retirement income the Warren Buffett way
What does the world’s most famous investor say?
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 14 Nov 2025
How to make the right decision on taking pension tax-free cash
What you need to consider before taking cash from your pension
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 11 Nov 2025
The basics of building a retirement salary from investments
Turning savings into a secure and repeatable income in retirement
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 05 Nov 2025
State pension generosity compared: how does the UK measure up?
How generous is the UK state pension?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 05 Nov 2025
How to inflation-proof your retirement savings
Safeguard your retirement
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 31 Oct 2025
The silent retirement risk we all ignore - and how to manage it
How to plan for a longer life
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 28 Oct 2025
Taking pension tax-free cash? Don’t make these mistakes
What are the good - and bad - reasons to take tax-free cash?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 23 Oct 2025
Don’t cash your pension lump sum until you’ve read this
How to future-proof your retirement savings
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 17 Oct 2025
6 ways to fix your finances for the 100-year life
Increased longevity is to be celebrated - but it creates challenges
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 13 Oct 2025
5 good reasons to take your tax-free cash - and 5 bad ones
What you need to consider before taking tax-free cash from your pension
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 Oct 2025
8 questions before you take tax-free cash from your pension
Be sure not to make a lasting mistake with your retirement cash
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 09 Oct 2025
Investing for a 100-year life: putting it into practice
How to enjoy your 60s and 70s without paying the price later
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 02 Oct 2025
Inheritance tax: what people get wrong about the 7-year rule
Do you really understand the 7-year rule for IHT?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 02 Oct 2025
How much should you have saved by 40?
Savings targets based on salary and the average for your age group
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 01 Oct 2025
Pension versus SIPP - 7 questions to ask yourself
Is a Self-Invested Personal Pension right for you?
Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 23 Sep 2025
Invest in the ‘longevity dividend’
The 100-Year Life: A Catalyst for Portfolio Growth
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 22 Sep 2025
Why are retirees rushing back to this income option?
Annuities are back on the agenda for those looking for retirement income
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 17 Sep 2025
Bond market flashing - what it means for tax rises
Market moves, policy shifts: the hidden link between bonds and tax rises
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 11 Sep 2025
How 4% inflation could derail your retirement
Pensions, prices, and policy pressure
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 11 Sep 2025
Inflation scenarios: what 3.8% rate does to a pension
Navigating a higher inflation environment
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 11 Sep 2025
Are you ready for the 100-year life?
Why longevity could reshape your finances—and everyone else’s
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 03 Sep 2025
How quickly will UK pension ages rise?
Why official pension ages may change again
Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 29 Aug 2025
Self-employed and pensions: how a SIPP can help
All you need to know to get started
Emma Simon Investment writer - 26 Aug 2025
What income might I get from a £250,000 pension?
Understand the retirement income you’re on track for
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 19 Aug 2025
‘Mr 4% rule’ identifies the key risk for pension investors
How to avoid outliving your retirement savings
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 07 Aug 2025
Is ‘financial repression’ coming? Here’s how to beat it
Fund ideas to counter the effects of inflation
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 31 Jul 2025
Unpacking inflation: the secret threat to retirement plans
What you can do to protect your income and savings
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 30 Jul 2025
New job? Here are 5 things you need to know
Make sure you make the most of your employer’s benefits
Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 24 Jul 2025
Will the State Pension be there for me?
Can we rely on a State Pension in the future?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 24 Jul 2025
Inflation: the hidden tax on your pension
Rising inflation can have a devastating effect on our retirement plans
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 24 Jul 2025
Will my retirement count as ‘comfortable’?
Retirement standards explained
Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 21 Jul 2025
The ‘£299,325’ cost of matching the State Pension
We explain the real value of your pension
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 15 Jul 2025
What’s my required rate of return?
Creating a framework for retirement
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 11 Jul 2025
2025 - what investors want to know now
Investment Outlook special
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 10 Jul 2025
How to retire at 55
Our guide to starting your retirement earlier
Emma Simon Investment writer - 09 Jul 2025
What income might I get from a £500,000 pension?
Understand the retirement income you’re on track for
Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 20 Jun 2025
How much to save? What it takes for a 'comfortable' retirement
The latest numbers explained
Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 10 Jun 2025
Does this investing wisdom work anymore?
Notions of portfolio construction needs to change?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 04 Jun 2025
Why the 60/40 approach may not be diversified enough
Bond yields are approaching the danger zone
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 30 May 2025
3 steps to avoid higher rate tax in retirement
How to minimise your tax bill
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 30 May 2025
Is this the secret to a happy retirement?
Is working longer a preferred option?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 22 May 2025
‘70 is the new 53’ - the money implications for all ages
Optionality can help future-proof you from rising pension ages
Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 15 May 2025
How to choose your first pension investments in a SIPP
Which funds make sense for beginner pension investments?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 29 Apr 2025
What is bonus sacrifice? The basics
How to get your bonus working harder for you
Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 17 Apr 2025
Do I need to change my pension plans?
Navigating market turmoil when 10, 5 or 2 years from retirement
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 11 Apr 2025
Market sell-off: 5 rules to help you avoid a big pension mistake
US trade tariffs don’t have to hurt your retirement
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 08 Apr 2025
An extra £100k in ten years - what does it take?
Your guide to building a sizeable nest egg
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 04 Apr 2025
How to boost your State Pension before crucial April deadline
Act now to boost your state pension by up to £6,000 a year
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 18 Mar 2025
Retired 10 years ago with £100k - how much is left?
How the first to retire under ‘pension freedoms’ have fared
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 06 Mar 2025
The 4% rule: the basics
A widely used pension drawdown method
Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 25 Feb 2025
Why I'm not ready to de-risk my pension pot
How to safeguard your retirement savings
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 21 Feb 2025
Save in cash or invest? The best home for your ISA money
Staying smart with tax-efficient savings
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 20 Feb 2025
The hidden 60% tax rate – and how to avoid it
The magic of pension contributions...
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 14 Feb 2025
Ten for 10: Funds to buy and hold for a decade
Building a low maintenance portfolio
Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 05 Feb 2025
4 retirement super trends for the decade ahead
The latest trends and where they could take us
Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 04 Feb 2025
Retirement plan checklist: 10 years from retirement
A step-by-step checklist to stay on track
Emma Simon Investment writer - 30 Jan 2025
Annuity rates in 2025: will UK gilt turmoil boost retirement income?
Unrest in markets can result in higher annuity income
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 22 Jan 2025
Is 2025 a good year to retire?
What conditions face those hoping to leave work in 2025?
Ed Monk Fidelity International - 09 Jan 2025
What does a £1m pension pot buy?
How to make your pension savings last
Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 10 Dec 2024
Six months ago I put half my pension in cash. Did I do the right thing?
It’s time to take stock of that decision
Richard Evans Fidelity International - 05 Dec 2024
Retire early? Forget ‘FIRE’ and follow ‘CHILL’
Financial independence at all costs may not be worth it
Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 16 May 2024
The ‘100-year life’: My plan for a ‘37-year’ retirement
I’m 50 with a one in ten chance of reaching 97
Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 23 Feb 2024
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