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Thousands of pensioners to be dragged into income tax net due to state pension boost
An extra 650,000 pensioners will have to start paying income tax as a result of next April’s 8.5% state pension increase
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Autumn Statement: state pension to jump 8.5% from April as triple lock is honoured
Pensioners will see a second straight large hike to state pension payments, going up 8.5% next year under the triple lock system
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Treasury unveils plans to give pension savers 'pot for life'
News Autumn Statement launches call for evidence on shift to a lifetime pension provider model - how would it work?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Workers could get ‘pot for life’ pensions to keep track of retirement savings
/personal-finance/pensions/pot-for-life Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering letting staff rather than bosses choose pension pots, rumours suggest. Will this boost retirement savings?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Inflation fall piles pressure on government over state pension triple lock decision. Is a 8.5% rise still on the cards?
The big drop in inflation to 4.6% raises questions over whether an 8.5% rise in the state pension will be honoured in April, as critics argue it wouldn’t be fair or sustainable.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Are lifestyle funds still fit for purpose?
Lifestyle funds have failed to do what they were supposed to do – shield savers from risk in the run-up to retirement.
By David Prosser Published
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The 1% pension rule: can it help close the pensions gap?
Advice Contributing an extra 1% into a pension could fill the gaps from a career break
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The 50% pension rule: how to use it to reach your retirement goals
It can be hard deciding how much to contribute to your pension, especially if you are saving for other life goals. Can the 50% rule help you reach your retirement goals?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to get a £23,000 pension pot boost
Most people do not save enough for retirement, but could you give yourself a £23,000 pension boost with a few modest cash injections?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published