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Pensions Commission: Millions face a retirement shortfallThe government's revived Pensions Commission has released its interim report, warning of low levels of retirement saving and hinting at changes to auto-enrolment.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Should the state pension triple lock be scrapped?Pressure is growing to reform or scrap the triple lock to preserve the state pension. Is the Labour government likely to make a change?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property forecasts for 2026With mortgage rates creeping back up and ongoing market volatility, can we expect house prices to slide?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Retirees cash out 100,000 more pensions in full – should you take the money?Pensioners are increasingly pulling all of their retirement funds out in one go, facing the risk of high tax bills and running out of money in later life. We look at what to consider before taking the money.
By Laura Miller Published
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How ‘vast majority’ of pensioners could miss out on state pension tax concessionOnly one in 18 pensioners will benefit from the government’s planned income tax breaks, research suggests. Are there alternative options that would help more retirees?
By Sam Shaw Published
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: which is better for your money?The debate over low-risk cash ISAs versus higher-returning stocks and shares ISAs overlooks the fact that both have an important role for different goals.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to find the best stocks and shares ISAWith so much choice it can be hard to work out which stocks and shares ISA is right for you. We explain how to compare providers.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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NS&I to boost Premium Bonds prize fund rate and raises interest rates on four savings accountsThe government-backed savings provider NS&I is boosting its Premium Bonds prize fund rate from July, as well as increasing interest rates on four other savings accounts
By Sam Walker Published
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What is salary sacrifice and how could it boost your pension?Salary sacrifice is a great way to increase your pension pot while lowering your tax bill. But the rules are changing from April 2029. We look at what salary sacrifice is and how to make the most of it now.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
