Articles tagged "pensions"

Is there a future for pensions?

Last updated: Jan 20th, 2012

Feature by Faith Glasgow

Moneywise and our sister title Money Observer are calling for a more enlightened approach to pension income to ease UK retirement woes.

Income for new retirees hits five-year low

Last updated: Jan 11th, 2012

News by Rebecca Rutt

Pension pots for people about to retire are at their lowest levels for five years, according to research from Prudential.

Five financial resolutions for 2012

Last updated: Jan 10th, 2012

Feature by Julie Russell of Standard Life

Julie Russell, head of Standard Life Direct sets out five financial resolutions you can use going forward in 2012.

The big financial changes planned for 2012

Last updated: Jan 6th, 2012

Feature by Nathalie Bonney

January looks set to get off to a gloomy start: it seems like every day we hear fresh stories of the country’s economic woes and many of us are feeling the pinch. So what are the big financial changes planned for 2012?

Is there light at the end of the pension tunnel?

Last updated: Dec 21st, 2011

Feature by Jeff Prestridge

It's not all doom and gloom over pensions, despite the very real crisis retirees are facing. Jeff Prestridge picks out the bright spots.

Five top employers of older people

Last updated: Dec 13th, 2011

Feature by Jenny Little

Not all employers are reluctant to give jobs to more seasoned candidates. Here are five companies that take pride in an older workforce.

Pros and cons of working beyond 65

Last updated: Dec 13th, 2011

Feature by Jenny Little

Working after 65 is on the rise in the UK. But for many workers and employers alike, that's no bad thing.

Government allows small pensions to be taken as lump sum

Last updated: Dec 7th, 2011

News

Savers aged 60 and over with less than £2,000 in a personal pension pot will be able to take their whole pension as a lump sum, the government has confirmed in the draft Finance Bill.