Projected pension income for private pensions savers continued to fall in July 2010, underlining the need for regular pension reviews to keep pension savings on track. Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Retirement Planning’
Falling pension income shows pension reviews essential
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Financial planning advice in high demand
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Demand for financial planning advice was strongly up in the first half of the year. Pensions and investments remain strongest drivers, but greatest growth was in demand for mortgage advice.
Pensions savings cut by half due to costs
Monday, August 2nd, 2010The pension savings of a typical middle earner in the UK could have been up to £100,000 larger, had hidden charges not been taken over the years. The same amount saved by a Dutch person would have given pension income 50% higher than his UK counterpart, due to a more efficient pension savings architecture in the Netherlands, a leading pensions expert said this week.
Retirement cancelled due to lack of interest, as over-50s revise pension planning
Friday, July 30th, 2010Over half of over-50s believe they may never afford to stop working, now that the retirement age is to go in October 2011. Fifty-nine per cent of workers fear they did not save enough into their pensions, and may now outlive their pension savings.
Planning your retirement? Now choose your own retirement age
Thursday, July 29th, 2010The Government has announced that the default retirement age of 65 will finally go forever in October 2011. The new proposal means that you cannot be dismissed by your employer simply on the grounds of having turned 65, and provides greater flexibility and scope, when planning your retirement.
Pension planning more crucial due to new retirement age
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Continue to base your pension planning on retirement at 65, even if you are hoping to work into retirement, says Friends Provident. Health or other issues could well shatter your plans for a longer working life. Click headline to read more.
June 2010 Budget Changes – Capital Gains Tax hike to 28%
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010As part of today’s June 2010 budget changes, the Chancellor George Osborne has announced an increase in Capital Gains Tax for higher earners from 18% to 28%, effective from midnight tonight. This will relate to higher earners who earn more than £44,875 (i.e. who have taxable income of more than £37,400). For those paying the basic rate [...]
Pension Savings – new ways proposed by Think Tank
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
A leading government think tank is proposing pension savings that are not ‘locked away’, perhaps by combining pension savings and ISAs, which could then be left to your children free of tax. Click on headline to read more.
Government pensions – review of costly public sector schemes
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
How will the government pensions review affect you? Read more here
Government pension review will add 2.5% to basic state pension
Friday, May 28th, 2010The government pension review confirmed this week will add at least 2.5% to the basic state pension from 2012. This will bring the basic state pension to over £100 per week for a single and £160 for a couple.
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