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SIPPs
A SIPP is a tax-efficient pensions account where you can hold investments in shares, funds and cash (thus sheltering them from tax within the account); with the added advantage of tax relief on your contributions. Benefits include: hold funds, shares, cash and bonds; low-cost transaction charges; and no set-up fees for new accounts.
Step-by-step guide to investing in your SIPP
- Step One: Understand SIPPs
- Step Two: Open your SIPP account
- Step Three: Choose your SIPP investments
- Step Four: Track and review your investments
- Step Five: Build up your investments
SIPPs articles
The countdown to retirement
Nina Montagu-Smith
Retirement date looming? There's still time to improve your financial prospects. Nina Montagu-Smith outlines what you need to do to look forward to the time of your life.
Don't just get a pension: get a life plan
Sam Barrett
Retirement planning isn't just about funding the period when you stop working; it can be a chance to realise your ambitions - so whatever your age, start planning now, says Sam Barrett.
Invest to boost your retirement income
Rob Griffin
Income-generating investments can make all the difference to how much you will have to live off when you retire. Rob Griffin takes a look at your options.
Invest in a pension for your child
Sam Barrett
A growing number of people are looking ahead and investing in a pension for their child, explains Sam Barrett. It's well worth thinking about now.