Pensions

'Thousands Of Post Offices Face Closure' - Sky News - Sun 11 May, 04:41 AM
Another 3,000 post offices could be forced to close if subpostmasters lose the right to handle state pensions and benefit payments, the Government has been warned.

Peace In Refinery Pensions Row? - Sky News - Wed 30 Apr, 06:14 AM
The two sides locked in a bitter row over pensions in the Grangemouth oil refinery dispute are now considering a plan to resolve the stand-off.

Boost your state pension - Moneywise - Wed 16 Apr, 12:00 PM
It's no secret that women get a pretty raw deal when it comes to the state pension.

A well-kept pension savings secret - Moneywise - Tue 01 Apr, 12:00 PM
Investment trusts may not be an obvious choice when it comes to pension saving, but just like pension plans that invest in unit trusts, investment trust pensions give you the ability to save regularly over time to build up a pension pot. The pension wrapper means you get tax relief on your contributions at your highest rate of tax, and you have the assurance of investing in a diversified portfolio managed by professionals. Investment trusts have certain advantages over unit trusts.

Don't lose out on your state pension - Moneywise - Fri 28 Mar, 12:00 PM
It's no secret that women get a pretty raw deal when it comes to the state pension.

Government promises free financial advice - Moneywise - Mon 03 Mar, 12:00 PM
Free financial advice could soon be available on the high street, offering guidance on everything from saving and budgeting to pension planning and coping with debt

Are public sector pensions too generous? - Moneywise - Wed 20 Feb, 12:00 PM
While more private sector pension schemes are scaled down, the cost of inflation-linked schemes for state employees such as doctors, nurses, and policemen continues to rise.

Pension charges are an unknown quantity - Your Money - Tue 05 Feb, 05:17 PM
Fees and charges are way down the list of priorities for one third of pension plan holders, the latest research from Fidelity International has shown. In an effort to convince pension holders to review their existing plans, Fidelity has released figures showing that six out of 10 people with pensions dont know how much they pay [...]

Pensioners to earn £5,000 less than average working adult - Your Money - Wed 30 Jan, 11:37 AM
The average pension income of UK adults retiring in 2008 could be £5,000 less than a working adults income, Prudential has said. Research from the insurer also revealed a split between men and womens pensions in the UK. Men expecting to retire in 2008 can expect an average annual income of £20,790, while women can expect [...]

Retirement savers missing out on stock market - Your Money - Mon 28 Jan, 10:21 AM
More than 1.8 million savers are missing out on the benefits of long-term pensions investment by risking their retirement on the stock market, research by Lincoln Financial Group shows. They are putting money directly into shares and unit trusts, or investing via ISAs and PEPs to fund their retirement instead of saving into a recognised pension [...]

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