Pension Tracing Service swamped
People who think they could be missing out on thousands of pounds in pension savings have flocked to the phonelines to try and track down their lost money. Through a freedom of information request, it has come to light that The Pension Tracing Service received a total of 251,733 phone calls between July 2018 and August 2023. Figures suggest the average lost pension pot is worth £9,500. To save yourself time on the phone, you can access the government’s pension tracing tool at www.pensiontracingservice.com
If you trace a lost pot, get in touch; we can check whether the underlying investments are suitable for your requirements.
Milestone moments denied
Many savers are now choosing to deny themselves milestone moments, such as major holidays, big weddings and home renovations, to keep putting money aside for future essentials. A survey1 asked respondents to classify themselves as spenders or savers. More than 80% of people who consider themselves to be ‘spenders’ still put money aside each month, being motivated to build a nest egg for the future. However, the amount savers feel they need to squirrel away varies markedly depending on age, with younger ages more likely to have abandoned plans.
1Gatehouse Bank, 2023
The value of investments and income from them may go down. You may not get back the original amount invested. A pension is a long-term investment. The fund value may fluctuate and can go down. Your eventual income may depend on the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation. Inheritance Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. The past is not a guide to future performance and past performance may not necessarily be repeated. If you withdraw from an investment in the early years, you may not get back the full amount you invested. Changes in the rates of exchange may have an adverse effect on the value or price of an investment in sterling terms if it is denominated in a foreign currency.
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