Retirement has changed for the better – thanks to new flexibilities in the pension system, those aged over 55 are free to spend their retirement savings as they wish. Over the past week Morningstar has examined the merits of the various options available to investors in retirement and found that annuities still have their place, alongside DIY investment post-retirement, drawdown – and even taking a cash lump sum.
Here are the most popular articles among readers published over the past week which reveal our findings.
Morningstar's Guide to Retirement Saving
Pension provision is increasingly becoming the responsibility of the individual. All this week we are arming you with the tools you need to secure the best possible retirement income
How to Invest a Post-Retirement Portfolio
The world of retirement is changing - fewer people stop work entirely and pension income needs to last longer. So what should you be considering when investing in retirement?
Top 20 FTSE 350 Dividend Paying Stocks
UPDATED JANUARY 2015: A well-blended portfolio of stocks from the FTSE 350 can provide investors with a diversified sustainable income for life
Hobson: Stocks for Your Pension Pot?
THE WEEK: Morningstar columnist Rodney Hobson considers the winners and losers of this week's stock market news
3 Growth Funds for a Retirement Portfolio
Looking for funds which match your long-term investment horizon? We highlight three funds invested in growth stocks which could be suitable for a SIPP portfolio
Why You Should Still Consider an Annuity
FUTURE PROOF: What do the changes to pensions actually mean for you? Just because you annuity purchase is no longer compulsory does not mean you should dismiss them entirely
Your employer will match your contributions in a workplace pension up to a pre-agreed cap, and the Government will top it up with income tax relief – more than doubling your savings
3 UK Equity Income Funds to Boost Your Pension
Morningstar fund analyst Daniel Vaughan highlights three UK equity income funds that are paying a growing, sustainable dividend to supplement investors' retirement income
THE VALUE INVESTOR: Looking for stocks that are trading at less than their fair value for your SIPP portfolio? We highlight three companies analysts consider undervalued
Where Are Pension Investors Putting their Cash?
Investors with small pension pots are withdrawing their entire retirement savings as cash, while those with a larger sum are choosing to invest for income and capital growth