https://www.alpeshpatel.com/blogFree investing education from Alpesh B Patel OBE.en-gb https://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/st-james-s-place-pension-review-2026-the-cost-of-comforthttps://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/st-james-s-place-pension-review-2026-the-cost-of-comfort Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000Pension fund reviewsSt. James’s Place pension review 2026: Alpesh Patel OBE on SJP’s fee structure, fund performance, exit charges, and whether nearly one million UK clients are getting value for money. https://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/aviva-pension-fund-review-2026-is-your-old-pot-working-hard-enoughhttps://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/aviva-pension-fund-review-2026-is-your-old-pot-working-hard-enough Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000Pension fund reviewsAviva pension performance 2026: Alpesh Patel OBE on what Aviva pension funds actually return, what they cost, and whether your old Aviva pot is working hard enough for your retirement. https://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/pension-savings-by-age-in-the-uk-what-s-typical-and-what-to-aim-forhttps://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/pension-savings-by-age-in-the-uk-what-s-typical-and-what-to-aim-for Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000Retirement planningAverage savings by age UK: the typical pension pot by age group, the UK average retirement age, and what to aim for at 30, 40, 50 and 60. 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Alpesh Patel OBE on why Portfolio One through Five all share the same underperformance problem. https://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/sjp-polaris-4-fund-review-2026-what-the-numbers-actually-showhttps://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/sjp-polaris-4-fund-review-2026-what-the-numbers-actually-show Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000Pension fund reviewsSJP Polaris 4 fund review 2026: Alpesh Patel OBE on the fees, performance, and whether this widely-held St. James's Place fund is delivering value for UK pension investors. https://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/what-does-20-percent-volatility-in-a-stock-or-fund-mean-and-why-do-so-many-people-panichttps://www.alpeshpatel.com/blog/what-does-20-percent-volatility-in-a-stock-or-fund-mean-and-why-do-so-many-people-panic Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000Markets and risk20% volatility means a stock's price fluctuates within ±20% of its average return. 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