State Pensions
The latest news, updates and opinions on State Pensions from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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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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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State pension age with back pain or arthritis? You could get a £6k a year boost
Thousands of people are claiming Attendance Allowance for back pain and arthritis and it doesn’t matter how much you have in savings. We explain the eligibility rules
By Laura Miller Published
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Why getting sick will cost you £500 a month in pension savings
More people could face a state pension shortfall as the healthy life expectancy age declines. Do you have £500 extra a month to cover your sick years?
By Laura Miller Published
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Expats lose out on £26,000 in state pension over 15 years
More than 450,000 pensioners who retire abroad have their state pension “frozen” when they leave the UK. We explain how the policy works and which countries are affected
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How much more you would need to save if UK state pension age hit 70
Denmark is raising its retirement age to the highest in Europe – could the UK follow suit?
By Laura Miller Published
