State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Millions of state pension records ‘set to be deleted’ – putting thousands at risk of never getting their money
Thousands of families could miss out on money owed to them if the government deletes historic state pension records.
By Laura Miller Published
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State pension age rises hurt this group the most – should we be working longer?
The government wants us working longer to boost the economy and reduce the state pension bill – but previous increases in state pension age have not been felt equally
By Laura Miller Published
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Millions of retirees to miss out on state pension triple lock boost
More than 6.5 million pensioners face having some of their payment increased only with inflation next April, rather than the full triple lock
By Ruth Emery Published
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
By Katie Williams Last updated
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How much do retirees spend per year on average?
Much of our working lives is spent planning for retirement, but how much do retirees actually spend?
By Laura Miller Published
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State pension gender gap ‘almost closed’ for new retirees – but private gap widens
The state pension amounts for men and women are on course “to be equal very shortly”, says Department for Work and Pensions
By Laura Miller Published
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State pension boost could help millions – how to plug gaps in your National Insurance record
More than 2 million people are not receiving the full amount of state pension and potentially could increase how much they get
By Laura Miller Published
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Accelerating state pension age hikes could cost Brits in early 50s almost £18,000
A recently launched review of the state pension age has sparked concern that the planned increases could be accelerated. How much could it cost you?
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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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
