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Paul Davies

Paul has long worked in financial services research, currently specialising in pensions and retirement planning.

160 articles
  1. 2026

    1. 17 Sep
      A hand pressing buttons on a calculator, holding a black and white pen, with a keyboard visible in the foreground.

      What happens to my pension when I die?

      Accessing your pensions
    2. 17 Sep
      Woman with short, silver hair in a pink blouse sits at a desk, looking intently at a laptop, holding papers in one hand.

      Pensions lifetime allowance explained

      Saving for retirement
    3. 16 Sep
      Elderly man in a red shirt exercises on a stationary bike, focused and smiling, with gym equipment in a bright setting.

      6 steps to get your pension fit for retirement

      Pensions & retirement
    4. 14 Sep
      Hands using a calculator on a table with financial documents, a laptop in the background, and a pen in hand.

      Best annuity rates September 2026

      Accessing your pensions
    5. 11 Sep
      Stacks of coins with small plants growing from jars and a burlap sack, symbolizing savings and financial growth.

      Should I consolidate my pensions?

      Saving for retirement
    6. 09 Sep
      A middle-aged woman with grey hair and glasses analyzes a document while using a calculator, with a cup nearby.

      Best Sipps 2026

      Saving for retirement
    7. 28 Aug
      Row of Victorian-style red brick houses with white trim under a blue sky with fluffy clouds and scattered greenery.

      Are you getting the most out of your property in retirement?

      Pensions & retirement
    8. 20 Aug
      Woman with short grey hair sits at a desk, face hidden in her hand, looking stressed while working on a laptop.

      The warning signs of a pension scam

      Pensions & retirement
    9. 12 Aug
      A young woman and an elderly man sit at a table, examining a tablet together, surrounded by magazines and colorful cushions.

      How to get retirement and pension advice

      Accessing your pensions
    10. 11 Aug

      More people are living to 100: will your pension savings last?

      Pensions & retirement
    11. 10 Aug
      Man holding football while children playfully try to take it from him in a park.

      How to boost your pension

      Saving for retirement
    12. 04 Aug

      Are you making the most of your workplace pension?

      Pensions & retirement
    13. 31 Jul
      Elderly couple sitting on a bench by a lake, with mountains in the background and a kayak on the water

      Can I take a lump sum from my pension?

      Accessing your pensions
    14. 30 Jul
      Colorful gumball machine filled with various gumballs

      What is pension drawdown?

      Accessing your pensions
    15. 24 Jul
      Five family members joyfully gather around a laptop, laughing and playing, with a child is being playfully lifted.

      How inheritance tax will apply to pensions

      Pensions & retirement
    16. 23 Jul
      Close-up of HM Revenue & Customs logo with text regarding tax rates and allowances on a document.

      Will my pension be subject to inheritance tax?

      Accessing your pensions
    17. 20 Jul
      Man in a checked shirt and safety goggles using a circular saw on a wooden plank, surrounded by tools and a hard hat.

      Pensions for the self-employed

      Saving for retirement
    18. 16 Jul
      Two hands clutch a pile of British banknotes, including £5, £10, and £20 notes, resting on a dark surface.

      Can I take all my pension in one go?

      Accessing your pensions
    19. 09 Jul
      Pink piggy bank next to a small stack of coins on a wooden surface, with additional coins scattered around.

      Pension options: what can I do with my pension pot?

      Accessing your pensions
    20. 01 Jul
      Woman with grey hair sits at a wooden table, writing notes while looking at a laptop in a bright kitchen.

      What are annuities?

      Accessing your pensions