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About us — and what we are not
The Retirement Brief is a publisher of general, educational information about retirement and pensions in the UK, operated by MAPLE MEDIA GROUP LTD, a company registered in England & Wales (company number 17142580). We are a media and information business.
No advice — information only
All content is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not take account of your individual circumstances, objectives or needs, and it is not personal financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Before making any decision about your pension or finances, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified, FCA-regulated professional. Free, impartial guidance is also available from MoneyHelper and, for eligible over-50s with a defined contribution pension, Pension Wise.
Accuracy and reliance
We take care to keep our content accurate and current, but we make no warranties that it is complete, accurate or up to date. Figures such as allowances, tax thresholds and the State Pension change over time. Any reliance you place on the content is at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
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Governing law
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Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page.