September 2nd, 2010 by Gareth Flanagan
Half of UK pension savers have never reviewed their pension plans, and cannot say how their pension is invested. One in 5 actually make investment decisions without advice. Most of those prudent enough to review seek pensions advice from an independent financial adviser.
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September 1st, 2010 by John Doherty

Two-fifths of larger employers may review their company pension scheme and cut costs, in preparation for the launch of the National Employment Savings Trust in 2012.
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Tags: Company Pension Scheme, Company Pensions, Independent Financial Advice, Pension Advice, Pension Planning, Retirement Planning, Workplace Pensions
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August 26th, 2010 by Gareth Flanagan

Today, 10% of UK workers are revising their retirement plan, believing they will never be able to retire, according to Barings. In the same survey just 2 years ago, 100% of people were confident they could retire. Barings is urging workers to make retirement pension plans earlier, to ensure sufficient income in old age. Read More
Tags: Investing For Retirement, Pension Planning, Pensions, Retirement, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
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August 25th, 2010 by Gareth Flanagan

A third of couples over the age of 40 know nothing of their partner’s retirement pension plan, and general finances. As a result, there is no coherent financial planning in place, with many ‘living in hope’ that they will have sufficient income in retirement.
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August 24th, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

Most of us spend more each month on the lotto than on insuring our life and the wellbeing of our family. Only 41% of people in the UK have life insurance cover, while 68% of people play the lotto or gamble, says Aviva. The average household spends nearly £14 a month on games of chance, while the cheapest life insurance cover can cost just £5 a month.
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August 24th, 2010 by Gareth Flanagan
Government is proposing to scrap Alternatively Secured Pensions (ASPs) but offer income drawdown of pension savings subject to new limits.
Tags: Income Drawdown, Pension Advice, Pension Planning, Pension Savings, Pensions, Personal Pensions, Private Pension, Private Pensions, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning
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