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Pension transfer values hit new record
Pension transfer values briefly hit a new high in August as the FCA reviews potential redress for unsuitable transfer advice.
Women on the 'back foot' on pensions
Women are now almost twice as likely as men to feel ‘on the back foot’ on retirement planning as the Coronavirus pandemic battered their confidence, according to a new report from SIPP and pensions provider Aviva.
Lisa Webster: Super-charged salary sacrifice
The recent announcements on the new Health and Social Care Levy, and corresponding rise in tax on dividend income, will boost the attractiveness of salary sacrifice in the years ahead.
20-40 year-olds want to retire at 59
A typical young adult aged 20-40 wants to retire at 59 with an annual retirement income of £26,000, according to new research.
Workplace pensions weather pandemic storm
The percentage of workplace pension savers who actively stopped saving fell slightly during the Coronavirus pandemic, according to data released this morning.
MPAA damaging plans for pandemic retirees - report
The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) poses hidden risk to over 55s who have accessed their pension early due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
Millions shun retirement advice despite risks
Some 8m people are planning a DIY approach to retirement and planning to avoid professional financial advice but admit they do not know how to avoid running out of money in retirement, according to a new study.
4m under-40s misunderstand pension risk
Around 4m savers under the age of 40 could be losing out on investment returns because they think a medium risk pension will produce the strongest returns for their pension.
Earnings data piles pressure on Chancellor over triple lock
Average earnings data published this morning by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted the difficult decision faced by the Chancellor this autumn when deciding on State Pension rates for April 2022.