Retirement
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Fearing the gap: Three in five UK adults doubt they’ll achieve a moderate standard of retirement
UK adults are severely underestimating how much they’ll need to live moderately well in retirement, with many in turn not confident they…
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Just 48% of companies offsetting National Insurance costs with salary sacrifice, according to Towergate Employee Benefits
With increases in National Insurance contributions due to take effect from 6 April, businesses and employees are both likely to feel the…
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L&G launches intermediaries digital application process for annuities
L&G Apply set to move annuity applications into the fast lane. Features included in the launch are: L&G has announced the launch…
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Phoenix Insights reports four key findings about the state pension ahead of the 4.1% increase
Ahead of the 4.1% increase to the state pension (from 6th April), Phoenix Insights shares its four key findings about the state…
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IFS: Latest report shows reforms needed to help individuals make good use of pension wealth in retirement
With rising reliance on defined contribution pensions, retirees face complex financial decisions. In the latest reports of the Pensions Review, led by…
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Fidelity International study reveals lack of retirement preparedness as life expectancy increases
According to new findings from Fidelity International’s (“Fidelity”) Professional Investor DNA Survey, only 60% of professional investors say they are fully to almost fully financially prepared…
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Royal London: 12 million pensioners face higher tax bills
An increase in the State Pension from this weekend could be a mixed blessing for pensioners, pushing many into a tax-paying bracket…
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Family Resources Survey points to fragility in the UK household finances
Ian Futcher, financial planner at Quilter comments on the the Family Resources Survey: The latest Family Resources Survey reveals that employment and…
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Short on detail and therefore high on uncertainty for the pensions world – says IFGL’s Berridge assessing Spring Statement
With precious little being uttered by Rachel Reeves about pensions in her Spring Statement today, Steve Berridge (IFGL Pensions’ Technical Services Manager,…
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Aegon: Financial boost for low earners, as National Living Wage increases and ‘hidden pensions benefit’
With the National Living Wage set to increase by 6.7% to £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, plus other…
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