Tag Archives: state pension

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

Posted on April 18, 2026 by henry tapper

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?

Posted on March 23, 2026 by henry tapper

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”.

Posted on February 20, 2026 by henry tapper

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)

Posted on January 20, 2026 by henry tapper

  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)

Posted on January 19, 2026 by henry tapper

  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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“Too tired to work , too poor to retire” – a message to the Pensions Commission.

Posted on January 15, 2026 by henry tapper

The Pensions Commission (II) is sitting and will be for the next year. It will be receiving information from a number of sources as it thinks about how to reorganise the financing of Britain’s retirements. It is no doubt a … Continue reading →

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I understand my state pension but not these statements about my private pension pots.

Posted on January 8, 2026 by henry tapper

Richard Smith is angry. He has five pension pots but he has no idea what income he will get when from 2027 there’s a default pension he will be able to draw. That is apart from Scottish Widow’s explanation that … Continue reading →

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An Australian vision for our pensions – perfect for a Boxing Day!

Posted on December 26, 2025 by henry tapper

Today sees a Boxing Day match between England and Australia at cricket (Australia have a first innings lead of 42). On this blog there’s a match between Tom McPhail and Bec Wilson and you can read Tom’s innings here. Bec’s … Continue reading →

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We need to save for our futures before we end up like the French – Tom McPhail

Posted on December 26, 2025 by henry tapper

I hope you had a happy Christmas and are queuing up for a happy new year! Here is Tom to help you as you wait to get going again! Here is a belated Christmas present, Tom for boxing day. Maybe … Continue reading →

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“Married woman’s pension” and the upgrade to the state pension since 2016.

Posted on November 25, 2025 by henry tapper

My Mum’s one of these women, perhaps your mother is, watch the video. It is not just Steve Webb at his best (he is consistently at his best) but it tells you why your Mum/Grandma is or was on a … Continue reading →

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