Tag Archives: Social Security

Can a one size fits all approach create pension harmony in the UK?

Posted on May 26, 2021 by henry tapper

  The FCA and tPR have constructed a simple pensions consumer journey to be a framework for considering a standard response to pensions issues. In this blog, which forms part of my input to their call for evidence, I argue … Continue reading →

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The Election; making difficult choices

Posted on November 7, 2016 by henry tapper

This is a long post by an American economist called John Mauldin; I didn’t know him but I think I do now! Thanks to Per Andelius for this holiday reading. I have a letter halfway done on economic/investment themes, but … Continue reading →

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“Cynicism’s” trending on #pensions

Posted on April 8, 2013 by henry tapper

I’m cynical about cynics – but in a nice way Continue reading →

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fudging, nudging (and attitude budging)

Posted on June 11, 2011 by henry tapper

what starts out as a wish to get educated , realises itself in a sales experience and detoriates into disillusionment, is the standard experience of many members of the public. Continue reading →

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I am weary of being weary of politics

Posted on April 6, 2010 by henry tapper

Here error is all in the not done- all in the diffidence that faltered… Continue reading →

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Public sector pensions- who cares?

Posted on March 30, 2010 by henry tapper

You don’t think public sector pension decisions matter? Take a look at your council tax bill -these things are bcoming second mortgages to many of us!

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What’s my “NEST” egg going to be worth?

Posted on January 10, 2010 by henry tapper

While we continue to debate what a national savings scheme should be called, pensioners continue to shiver and the nation is no closer to a pensions solution for lower earners than when stakeholder pensions were first mooted 14 years ago. Continue reading →

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How will Jersey deal with its pension liabilities?

Posted on October 8, 2009 by henry tapper

I’m following the interractions between Jersey’s stakeholders with great interest. The island has much to offer the mainland (and Europe) as a test bed for pension reform. Continue reading →

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