State Pensions
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State pension set to rise by 3.9% – how much could you get?The UK state pension is set to rise by 3.9% per year from April 2027 after new wages data was published by the Office for National Statistics, but thousands more retirees face a higher income tax bill.
By Sam Walker Published
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Seven reasons to not top up your state pensionTopping up your state pension could give you a bigger budget to live on in retirement, but it’s not always worth doing.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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.
By Sam Walker Published
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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?
By Sam Walker Published
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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.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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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?
By Sam Shaw Published
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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.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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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
