A stakeholder pension is a money purchase pension provided by a bank, building society, or insurance company. Trade unions also offer stakeholder pensions to members who contribute to their pension fund. Pension providers invest in pension funds on your behalf…
They create a pension tax relief when you save into your pension, and the government tops it up as an incentive to continue saving for your future. The amount of tax relief you get depends on your income tax. How…
When considering choosing a pension scheme in preparation for retirement, choices that you would juggle would range from a personal pension to a stakeholder pension. Knowledge of these options is crucial to your decision-making progress. What is a personal pension?…
Kenya does not offer unemployment benefits. There are instances in which one gets their pensions when termination of employment happens. According to Section 6 (1) (f) of the Pensions Act, grants for payment of pension, gratuity, or other allowance, in…
What happens to an employee’s pension scheme when an employer becomes insolvent or ceases to exist? They protect occupational pension schemes in case of such instances. Status of Pension Scheme Security They protect pension scheme benefits from forfeiture and put…
Retirement is a time in which you would expect a decline in busy day-to-day activities and an easier daily routine funded by your hard-earned savings and retirement plan. This is a time to reap the reward for your hard work…
Crises that occur out of the blue may give you a reason to borrow from your retirement plan to provide initial relief to your predicament. However, it is wise to know the risks that come with a retirement plan loan…
Nearing your retirement age is an important time to contemplate the decisions to be made in order to maintain your preferred lifestyle post-retirement. All the elements to be considered during retirement planning raises a lot of questions regarding the subject…
Comprehensive estate planning during your retirement requires you to take account of your financial needs, ensure that they are met, and provide additional safeguards. Some ways to develop this type of plan are discussed below. Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance Long…
Estate planning and retirement planning are closely related. Estate planning is when a plan is created to dictate the process of the transference of the creator’s estate to their beneficiaries posthumously. A retirement plan centers on setting retirement income goals…
Divorce and retirement are not far-apart conversations in today’s world. Divorce can be an emotionally tumultuous time due to the effort demanded going into the division of financial and physical assets. Key assets that are often targeted during these proceedings…
“Prepare your mind, not just your finances.” Financial planning is but one element of retirement. Today we focus on the psychological element. In the past, most retirement preparation has leaned towards financial planning, mainly because most of the workshops are…