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Ditch the triple lock to get young people into work, businesses tell BurnhamWhile the triple lock is a promise to pensioners to give them an income boost each year, removing it could save the Treasury £3.3 billion over two years, the British Chambers of Commerce claims.
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How to plan for retirement without relying on the state pensionThe cost of the state pension continues to grow and there’s fears it may not be as generous in the future. What can you do now to ensure you have enough to live on in retirement?
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Who misses out on the state pension triple lock?Not all pensioners have their state pensions, or aspects of it, increased each year in line with the triple lock. We explain who misses out.
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Number of over-65s paying tax surpasses 10 million for the first timeWhy thousands more pensioners face higher tax bills as pension income rises. Could you be one of them?
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State pension age could rise faster than expected – are you prepared?The Office for Budget Responsibility suggests the state pension age may increase faster than expected. Here is what you need to know.
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Will the new Labour leader remove the pension triple lock?The triple lock has served pensioners well, but its sustainability has been questioned over and over again. Will Andy Burnham shield it as Labour leader?
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How much do you need to retire at 50 and live comfortably?Being able to retire at 50 is a dream of many, but it doesn't come cheap. We have crunched the numbers on how to retire early and live well.
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How grandparents could boost their state pension by up to £7,000Grandparents looking after their grandchildren could be missing out on as much £7,000 towards their state pensions. Here’s how to clock up National Insurance credits while providing daycare.
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Could the state pension be reformed? Alternatives to the triple lockThe government has promised not to touch the state pension triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
