State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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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.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Should young people get a state pension cash advance?A radical policy proposal suggests giving younger people the option to receive the first year of their state pension early as a lump sum. Could it redress the wealth balance between the generations?
By Laura Miller 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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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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Tony Blair’s think tank proposes replacing state pension with flexible ‘Lifespan Fund’Former prime minister Tony Blair’s think tank has called for a change as the cost of the state pension grows higher.
By Sam Walker Published
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What will happen to the state pension triple lock?The UK state pension triple lock was introduced back in 2011 when pensioners were poor. Now it's bankrupting the country. What can be done?
By Simon Wilson Published
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What is Attendance Allowance? How certain pensioners can get £6k extra a yearThousands of pensioners are claiming Attendance Allowance for conditions such as back pain and arthritis and it doesn’t matter how much you have in savings. We explain the eligibility rules.
By Laura Miller Last updated
