Pensions
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What is the Mansion House speech – and why does it matter to you?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her next Mansion House speech on 15 July. We look at what could be announced and how it might affect your finances.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Reeves expected to review pension contribution rates in Mansion House shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to kickstart her long-awaited pensions adequacy review, which could involve increasing workplace contribution rates above 8%
By Katie Williams Published
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High earners underestimate how much they need to retire comfortably
High net worth individuals grossly misjudge how much money they need for a comfortable retirement, new data shows, with many not saving enough.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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One in six don’t know who will inherit their pension
What happens to your pension when you die – and why is naming a beneficiary so important?
By Katie Williams Published
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State pension age with back pain or arthritis? You could get a £6k a year boost
Thousands of people are claiming Attendance Allowance for back pain and arthritis and it doesn’t matter how much you have in savings. We explain the eligibility rules
By Laura Miller Published
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IFS: Ditch the triple lock and promise never to means-test the state pension
As part of a blueprint to make us richer in retirement, the Institute for Fiscal Studies is urging the government to reform the state pension and hike pension contributions for high earners
By Ruth Emery Published
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'My pension forecast scared the life out of me – here's what I'd tell my younger self'
After spending years neglecting his provisions for retirement, a worrying look into the future prompted a pension saver to take action
By Samantha Partington Published
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How to pick a SIPP
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) let you manage your retirement savings, but charges and customer service vary greatly between providers. We explain how to choose a SIPP
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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420,000 more pensioners to be dragged into paying income tax – how does tax on the state pension work?
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners will need to pay tax on their pension income at the end of this tax year, new HMRC data shows. We look at how taxation on the state pension works.
By Daniel Hilton Published