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Gen Z don’t rate pensions – either for them or for the country

This is an astonishing article by the BBC’s Coletta Smith. It should be everyone in pensions. This is article by a team of BBC correspondents headed by Coletta Smith. I am hugely impressed. Joel has finally landed his first graduate … Continue reading

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“Nothing new”on the triple lock is – “big news!

It amazes me that we find the triple lock front page news when we voted in a Government two years ago who clearly said there would be no change in how the state pension this parliament. There are three things … Continue reading

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There will be no compensation for WASPI women.

Steve Webb has had to watch the WASPI saga play out , first as a minister and now as a commentator. For many women, the decision not to go back on the change to their pension age has left them … Continue reading

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The review of the State Pension Age is overdue ; that’s news!

When will we get the proposals for the future of the state pension? Can you believe that it is so important to electors? Can anything to do with “pensions” be so important? I think David Robbins is right – see … Continue reading

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It’s the same the other side of the pond; many older people can’t make ends meet

I have made the point before and will, I’m sure, make it many times to come. People when they retire, lose their work income and switch to income from investments which they think of as their pension. That money can … Continue reading

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Are Nest’s low earning customers really wanting to invest for their retirement?

Nest Insight research shows millions more low earners could be investing My guess is that the millions want to save for a pension but not invest for their retirement. I see a lot of enthusiasm among adults in the UK … Continue reading

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What matters most to people about the state pension?

The state pension age matters to everyone still to get it. I  worked most of my life expecting to receive my state pension when I’d be 65; I’d be a pensioner in 8 months time had that conjecture held true. … Continue reading

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McPhail; “don’t rely on state pension if you’re young”.

The state pension in its current form is unsustainable, both fiscally and politically. I don’t think it should be scrapped but its inexorable upward increase has to be curbed. Over time, its value should drop back and means-tested post retirement … Continue reading

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CDC – your questions addressed and maybe answered! 10.30 today (Tuesday 20th)

  Join the CDC discussion with those passionately for and against CDC! Join here Coffee Morning – The Rise & Rise of CDC –  CPD included You are cordially invited to join us for our next event. At this session … Continue reading

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CAN CDC BE FAIR ENOUGH TO SHARE? 10.30 am tomorrow (Tuesday 20th)

  Join the CDC discussion with those passionately for and against CDC! Join here Coffee Morning – The Rise & Rise of CDC –  CPD included You are cordially invited to join us for our next event. At this session … Continue reading

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