by Tony Byrne | Mar 23, 2022 | Tony Byrne's View
State pensions, like all other state benefits, are complex to understand fully which is why it is important to understand how to make the most out of a very valuable source of retirement income. Here is a list of ten things you need to know. 1. You have to claim...
by Tony Byrne | Aug 2, 2021 | Tony Byrne's View
I recently advised a client, Sally, on whether or not to take her public sector final salary pension early at age 55 instead of her normal retirement age of 60. Sally, who is single, has recently retired early at age 55. Her job was very stressful. She has no...
by Tony Byrne | Apr 21, 2021 | Tony Byrne's View
Can I delay my state pension? Although you can’t start taking your state pension before state pension age, you can delay when you start receiving it. Doing so could result in you receiving a higher weekly state pension or even a lump-sum payment. You can...
by Tony Byrne | Apr 14, 2021 | Tony Byrne's View
Married, divorced and widowed women are being urged to check whether they’re being underpaid the state pension as successful claims reach an average of £9,000. In May last year, consultancy Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) revealed tens of thousands of women were being...
by Tony Byrne | Dec 11, 2020
Financial planning for pensions and divorce There is significant overlap in the services and advice that lawyers and financial professionals provide; particularly when it comes to divorce and separation. We work very closely with matrimonial and family lawyers like...
