Tag Archives: Pension Credit

Does the FCA’s consumer duty help or hinder the pensioner?

Posted on June 7, 2021 by henry tapper

  How Jane can give £10,000 to an insurer for an annuity and not benefit a penny Gareth, “the Ferret” Morgan is a fintech consumerist who stands up for those who are excluded from mainstream financial advice (and mainstream regulation).  … Continue reading →

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What is MAPS doing for the elderly poor?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by henry tapper

Why don’t those poor and old claim their benefits? It’s benefits not savings that top up the in retirement income of millions of British citizens, but the amount of time devoted to benefit take-up (as compared to savings rates) is … Continue reading →

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For the under-pensioned – savings is only half the story.

Posted on February 8, 2020 by henry tapper

Peoples Pension are building a fabulous business out of auto-enrolment which will help future generations to get better pensions and so enjoy more security in retirement. Gregg McClymont, who runs policy at People’s Pension, is concerned about the pension gaps … Continue reading →

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Seven things to know about the new state pension!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by henry tapper

        These charts have been kindly donated by Citywire and their New Model Adviser team (to whom we should be very grateful). Each one of them surprised me. I dedicate this little blog to one of my heroes, Barbara Castle. If we … Continue reading →

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