The reality of retirement affordability
New research reveals that one in three people could face hardship in retirement.
Pensions
Pension dashboard programme delayed
12 June 2023 was a day of procrastination for the new Pensions Dashboard Programme, with a new deadline set for 2026.
SPA increase to 68 deferred
The government has deferred its decision on when to raise the State Pension age (SPA) to 68, although it is due to be phased in between April 2044 and April 2046. How will this affect your retirement plans?
The Budget surprise: changes to the pension tax rules
New measures affecting pension allowances announced in the March Budget could mean your retirement planning strategy needs to be reviewed.
A new tax regime for pensions?
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the latest think tank to put forward proposals for a new regime for tax and pensions, which might appeal to a future government. What measures do you need to take in case they become a reality?
The rising cost of retirement
Research published by the PLSA reveals an increase to the cost of retirement, with figures that might surprise you. Is your future retirement income on track to deliver your desired standard of living?
Pensions, death and taxes: The retirement anomaly
There is an interesting lesson to be learned from a think tank’s pension criticism.
Over-65s set new employment record
Latest data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that more people than ever are working beyond the age of 65. Will your retirement income be enough, or will you be working after age 65?
Catching up on your state pension
The deadline to boost to your state pension ends on 5 April 2023. If you think you could benefit, the time to act is now.
No time to waste: minimum pension contributions must rise
A new report from the ABI is sending a clear message to employers, employees and the self-employed – a significant increase in the minimum contributions to workplace pensions is required.