DWP state pension triple lock update forecast as means testing 'unlikely'
One suggestion for keeping the state pension affordable is to means-test some aspects of the policy. Conservative Party ...
Long-term investors split with asset managers over climate risk
The election of Donald Trump, who has called climate change a hoax, and a pushback against so-called environmental, social ...
The DWP benefits and payments only available to people over State Pension age
Meanwhile, some 8.8m retirees receive up to £678 each pay period through the Basic State Pension. It's crucial for those ...
Older people urged to claim £4,200 income top-up before reaching State Pension age
In the Independent Age video, Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at the charity, shares essential tips on applying for Pension Credit. She explains that the benefit tops-up income from State ...
New update on calls to increase personal tax allowance to £20,000 for all pensioners
The full New State Pension is currently worth £11,502 in the 2024/25 tax year and will rise to £11,973 in 2025/26. This ...
Annuity sales reach a decade high as better rates prompt more to lock in a guaranteed income for life
Total sales were worth £7billion last year, a 34 per cent increase on 2023, according to the latest data from the Association ...
People set for £442 boost in payments as policy on the 'brink of collapse'
The state pension is a huge cost for the Government and with the triple lock policy in place, payments are expected to rise - ...
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Maryland State Retirement CIO doubles his investment staff in advance of retirement
Palmer took the helm of the Baltimore-based pension fund in July 2015 after serving as director of fixed income and ...
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Annuity market shows no sign of slowing as sales soar to £7bn
Total annuity sales reached £7bn last year, a 34 per cent increase compared to 2023, and more people turned to advice before ...
Pension warning as millions missing out on £720 cash boost
A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments ...
Brits can avoid inheritance tax while saving £7,200 in pensions every year
The government clarifies: "Any Inheritance Tax due on gifts is typically paid by the estate, unless you give away more than ...
My dad worked for the railroad and retired on a pension. I didn't know how lucky he was until I planned my own retirement.
My dad worked for the railroad, which meant he got a pension and never had to do all the retirement planning I've spent years ...