Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA)

Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA)

Pensions offer valuable tax relief and help many people save for retirement. However, once you start taking taxable income from a pension, the rules can change. The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) can significantly reduce how much you can continue saving into...
Tapered Annual Allowance

Tapered Annual Allowance

The Tapered Annual Allowance affects many higher earners who save into pensions. It can significantly reduce how much you contribute while still receiving tax relief. What is the Annual Allowance? The Annual Allowance sets out the maximum amount that can be saved into...
State Pension Triple Lock

State Pension Triple Lock

State Pension Triple Lock Introduced in 2010, the Triple Lock is a government guarantee to increase the State Pension every year by whichever of three measures is the highest: 2.5% Inflation (measured by the Consumer Prices Index in September of the previous year)...
What is Pension Credit?

What is Pension Credit?

What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is an income-related benefit that offers extra money to help with your living costs. It’s available to those over State Pension age and is especially beneficial if you’re on a low income. Importantly, you can receive Pension...
State Pension Increase Explained

State Pension Increase Explained

State Pension Increase Explained Good news first – the government have proposed raising the State Pension in April 2026. For those who receive the New Full State Pension (introduced after April 2016), the payment will increase from £221.20 to £230.05 per week. This...
The Lower Earnings Limit Explained By Accountants

The Lower Earnings Limit Explained By Accountants

National Insurance funds the State Pension and several contributory benefits. However, not every worker pays National Insurance from their first pound of earnings. Instead, the system uses a series of thresholds, one of these being the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL). What...
A Significant Overhaul for Pensions

A Significant Overhaul for Pensions

A Significant Overhaul for Pensions and Retirement Saving Following the Chancellor’s Budget announcements, pensions got a significant overhaul to make retirement saving more appealing. This comes with an increase in the amount you can put into your pension each...