Published in October 2012

Snoring can boost your pension by £570 a year

by Ed Bowsher | If you're fed up listening to your partner snore at night, we have good news! Snoring can boost your partner's pension by £570 a year through an enhanced annuity.

Published in September 2012

Avoid this 'solution' for disappointing pensions

by Ed Bowsher | A big player has pulled out of the fixed term annuity market. That's another reason to avoid this flexible pension product.

Published in August 2012

Annuity rates cut 23 times since July!

by John Fitzsimons | Pension incomes have taken a hit in the last two months with annuity providers slashing rates on 23 occasions!

Published in July 2012

Annuity meltdown will eventually end

by Ed Bowsher | If you're younger than 55, you don't need to worry too much about the annuity meltdown. Rates should recover eventually. But it's a different story if you're older.

Published in June 2012

Smoking could boost your annuity by 37%

by Ed Bowsher | If you want to get the best possible annuity, you must tell the truth about your health and lifestyle. We look at how big a boost you can get from different conditions and lifestyles.

Published in March 2012

Phase your pension drawdown

by Ed Bowsher | After the Budget tax change hurt many pensioners, we highlight a little-known tactic to boost your pension.

Published in February 2012

Good news on annuities

by Ed Bowsher | Annuities have had a rotten press in recent years but this week we had some good news.

Annuity mess cuts average pension by 30%

by Ed Bowsher | A new report reveals that the average UK pension is 30% smaller than it should be - all thanks to our dreadful annuity market. We look at how to make sure you don't suffer.

Get the very best pension you can

by Ed Bowsher | Five minutes work could boost your pension by 40%.