The Rest is Retirement

Even after the dramatic drops this week US stocks are still over valued.

Terror in the stock markets are stopping millions from retirement

The State Pension in the UK may be means tested. Watch https://youtu.be/GbCpaDMnZiE

State Retirement Reductions. A disaster is looming around my defined benefit pensions. Clawbacks or State Retirement Reductions are built into some defined benefit scheme pensions. Check yours! Watch https://youtu.be/ZvUQL-R1K5A

A disaster is looming around my defined benefit pensions. Watch https://youtu.be/H8e66U_AGU4

After 12 months planning i finally handed in my notice to work and told them I am retiring. Watch https://youtu.be/mVZXKYHWjUU

Changes are coming for UK pensioners who have a side hustle. Watch: https://youtu.be/L5hlc_SP9V4

It has been quite some time since this many shares have been available with such a discount. Is this the time to bag some bargains for your pension account? Watch https://youtu.be/DcQrKEWTLdQ

There has been an official correction in the Nasdaq. What's next for our pensions?

Worldwide, pension performance is predicated on the performance of the US stock market. There has been a rapid fall in the S&P500. How will this affect our pensions? Video version https://youtu.be/JyvUvSHrrbk

There is a way to make fairly certain that all the best performing companies are in your pension portfolio. It's a trick my dad taught me when he bet on the Grand National. Video version https://youtu.be/H2QkRlizw-I?si=QdeVUwnzJEtq04Lv

Is it possible to retire to the Uk?

I walk through my attempts to build the best possible SIPP Pension Portfolio.

Imagine keeping more of your money and enjoying a more comfortable retirement. With a SIPP pension you can. I focus on the tax advantages of using a SIPP, specifically for higher-rate taxpayers. Learning how contributing to a SIPP can not only boost your pension pot but also significantly reduce the amount you pay in income tax. I simplify complex pension jargon and provide actionable advice you c...

We look at the rule's for retirement in Spain in 2025.

The happiness chart is the best chart in the World 🌎, if you are over 50.

Retirement can look very different from women and men. Planning may need to take different tracks to ensure that retirement is successful. This is particularly relevant when thinking about how we spend our time and how this will differ after we retire. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/m7LYcT-pEYg

There are 4 major changes headed our way in 2025. This year will chage the retirement landscape for us all. They are: State pensions Pensions Superfunds Auto enrollment Finally, a really interesting change about the creation of the Pensions dashboard. Check your NI status here https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record The video of this podcast is at https://youtu.be/OyKgl2zia3w

Bringing you predictions for the stock market for 2025 from the leading investments firms.

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/dQWHxRhrkQg I take a look at the outlook for the UK Stockmarket in 2025 and explain why a change in platforms in key to helping me to place more of my pension investments into the UK markets. More about my platforms - Interactive Investor and Seeking Alpha can be found at the link below: https://www.time2retire.co.uk/pensions-resources/

20 years ago annuities were really popular and today I’m looking at why annuities are not quite as popular as they once where. I explore some of the reasons that deter potential annuity buyers from securing their retirement income annuity. I will cover why buying annuities in stages could be beneficial.

Here is a quick update about my change in Pension Investment Platform.

Time for a change, a rebalance. On entering year 2 of my investing journey,I have one big worry, it is related to a stock market crash but not in the way you might think. This is all about FOMO, my fear of missing out. If the stock market drops 20% in Jan then I wouldn’t be overly worried as most of my withdrawals would be at least 5 years away which gives plenty of time for a recover, my big worr...

75% of retail investors rely on social media when making investment decisions. This is changing the playing field for our pension investments. I'll tell you what I found.

Eric provides a personal reflection on happiness, ageing and their implications for health, time, and finances, particularly for those in their 50s and 60s. He emphasizes the importance of prioritising health and using time wisely, advocating for a shift in perspective from accumulating wealth to pursuing meaningful experiences and relationships. The video further encourages viewers to consider ea...