Pensions
Young men wise up to pension planning - but women fall behind
Traditionally the financial advice industry has found it difficult to engage with younger people on pensions, but new data from Selectapension has discovered that younger male clients are now wising up to the need to plan early.
Nearly a fifth to miss out on new full state pension
Nearly one in five (18 per cent) adults do not believe they will qualify for the full flat rate State Pension of £155 a week, which is due to come into effect on 6 April 2016, according to new research from Prudential.
Private pensions enjoy new lease of life
New figures show the private sector industries and occupations which have seen the most significant growth in pension saving since 2012.
Five top tips - key retirement considerations for SME workers
For many small business (SME) owners, the time they take running their business can lead them to neglect considerations such as planning for your retirement.
One in three retirees see health worsen in first five years of retirement
Significant life changes occur for millions of Britain’s retirees in the early years of their retirement, according to research from retirement specialist LV=.
Half a million plan to repay mortgage borrowing with pension funds
More than half a million 40 to 70 year olds in England intend to use part or all of their pension to repay their mortgage balance reveals new research from specialist insurer, Partnership.
Two-fifths admit to never reviewing their retirement plans
Just under two thirds (64%) of non-retired people – the equivalent of 23 million people – admit to not reviewing their pension plans at all over the past four years, according to the latest annual consumer research by Baring Asset Management.
45% tax charge shock for 2015 pensioners
Even small withdrawals from pensions next April could trigger the highest rate of income tax, according to analysis of draft guidance from HM Revenue & Customs by financial services provider, NFU Mutual.
Retired women feel they need £9,000 per year less than men to be ‘financially comfortable’
New research from MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist, reveals alarming disparities between the retirement finances of men and women.
Pensions market shake-up puts savers first and enshrines value for money in law
New measures which will protect savers’ interests and boost many people’s personal pension pots by thousands of pounds have been outlined by Pensions Minister Steve Webb.
Do annuities offer enough value to survive the Pension Revolution?
Following the Budget announcements in March, George Osborne declared that “No-one will have to buy an annuity”.
Private sector pension saving on the rise with young people
New DWP figures show that automatic enrolment is continuing to play a major role in reversing the decade-long decline in private sector pension saving.
Couples pay the price for all talk and no action
Couples in the UK are happy to talk about their money, but struggle to turn these conversations into concrete financial plans for the future, according to research from Prudential.
23% income boost for investment-linked annuities
MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist, has shown the benefit of using equities as part of a retirement portfolio by calculating the increases in income from its investment-linked annuity (Flexible Income Annuity or FIA).
Over 50s more likely to give up universal benefits if the funds used for health and care
Universal age related benefits form part of the social contract between the generations. Contributions have been made throughout the working life of many older people and they now understandably expect support us in later life.