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Whilst there are now more freedoms for people over 55 with personal pensions, there is no such flexibility when it comes to taking your State Pension early. This is now payable from age 66 with further increases to 67 and 68 in the coming years. This can force workers to delay their retirements, hitting middle-aged and female workers hardest.

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The four nominees are confirmed for Partick Thistle Player of the Year, sponsored by McCrea Financial Services and voted for by supporters. Read up on why Anderson, McDonald, Penrice and Spittal are all up for the award and find out how to place your vote. The opportunity to vote closes at 10am on Friday 19th April.

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Four of the club’s young guns are up for this month’s award, after catching the eye of Rennie and his coaching staff over the past three games. Find out more about the players selected and why and have your say on the winner for the McCrea Financial Services Glasgow Warrior of the Month for March.

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While previous generations may have set in place their pension plans and paid off mortgages at a younger age, the London Institute of Banking and Finance found that “financial planning now starts at 50.” With the financial picture at this age likely to contain owing property and multiple pension pots from different jobs in addition to savings and investments.

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A battling performance secured a thoroughly merited replay at Tynecastle in the Scottish cup quarter final, a last minute victory against Dundee United will live long in the memory of Thistle fans whilst the month rounded off in style courtesy of a 3-0 win against Greenock Morton. With a number of good performances throughout the squad there was no shortage of nominees for this month’s McCrea award with voting open now. More ...

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Friday saw us enjoy an extensive morning of entertainment and insight courtesy of Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium. With the captains run, a behind the scenes tour and chat from five Warriors players, it was a great way to find out more about the importance of long-term planning and preparation ahead of games. More ...