Pensions
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How much state pension will I get?
There are several things that determine how much state pension you'll get when you hit state pension age. Here's how to work out your entitlement
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the state pension triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How Germany became the new sick man of Europe
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Keir Starmer, seems unable to tackle the deep-seated economic problems the country is facing. What happens next?
By Simon Wilson Published
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26 million Brits at risk of retirement shortfall if state pension triple lock were to be scrapped
Current projections of pensioner poverty assume the state pension triple lock will be in place for the next 50 years. Critics say this is unlikely and revised figures showing pension undersaving among millions more people give a truer picture of the crisis
By Laura Miller Published
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
Significant differences in life expectancy across the UK mean people in some areas will receive far fewer state pension payments than others, according to new research. We look at when the age is next scheduled to go up, and whether people could have to wait until their 70s, or even 80th birthday, to claim their state pension
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Young pension savers expect to ‘need £100,000 plus a year’ for a good retirement
Some under 40s are aiming high for their pensions, reckoning they will need a pot big enough to generate six figures a year in retirement income, according to new research. Those much closer to taking their pension expect to need far less.
By Laura Miller Published
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Gender pension gap rises to £113,000 – how to fill the shortfall and boost your pension
The gender pension gap is growing, says Scottish Widows, with a third of women facing poverty in retirement
By Ruth Emery Published
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1 million pensioners relying solely on state pension face £1.4k shortfall
The shortfall between the ‘minimum’ required for Pensions UK’s basic Retirement Living Standards and the full new state pension will be thrust into the spotlight on Saturday
By Laura Miller Published
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Warren Buffett’s three lessons for pension investors
In his final letter to investors, outgoing Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has some last words of wisdom before, as he says, he will “go quiet” when he steps down at the end of the year.
By Laura Miller Published
