That £4 figure may be defensible as an illustration of the combined benefits of pension saving, employer contributions, tax relief…
I think the fundamental problem is not involving the employer in the retirement income consideration. Instead they are often seen…
There may be more fundamental issues with the US markets. In a recent article Smithers is highly critical of the 2013…
A very timely and important message to all employers and employee benefit consultants, whatever the size of the employer! In…
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An Australian vision for our pensions – perfect for a Boxing Day!
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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Tagged Australia, Basic State Pension, BecWilson, state pension, Tom McPhail
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We need to save for our futures before we end up like the French – Tom McPhail
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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Tagged Employment, Financial services, Pensions, Retirement, state pension, Steve Webb, Tom McPhail
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“Married woman’s pension” and the upgrade to the state pension since 2016.
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
A dozen or a baker’s dozen for arguments for and against WASPI (pt. 94)
Well I see no point either… Tom’s arguments are laid out in the Times and are straightforward. I mark agreement green “agree”, orange “maybe” and “red” , I don’t agree. Overall, I can’t agree with the Government wasting more time … Continue reading
The hope people have of getting better paid when they stop working.
For most people, the pension they get is something from the State, which they can find from a link advertised by the DWP. If you haven’t worked out your entitlement and when it’s coming your way, you can click here … Continue reading
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Tagged CDC, Damien, pension, Pensions, state pension, Torsten Bell
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Patrick Bloomfield did not die for nothing- Smith and Miles – a tribute.
Patrick Bloomfield died two years ago, his legacy is strong, young and bold. Patrick Bloomfield inspired Jamie Smith and and Alexandra Miles to deliver a lecture and then a report. Now one half of the Smith/Miles combo appears on Darren … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandra Miles, James Smith, Pensions, REimagined, Renee and Paul, state pension
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Freezing the Italian state pension age for political reasons? Goodness!
The FT’s Amy Kazmin has provided us with an excellent analysis of the political issues surrounding the state pension age in Italy. We have a review of the state pension age in the UK and it is due to pronounce … Continue reading
For the state pension to increase – “every one does something every day”.
The increase of cost is one way to look at the increase in the state pension, getting to the benefit it should have been is another, We should remember that this was the period when the WASPI women had … Continue reading
The reassurance of a state pension in a golden age for pensioners
I’m very glad for reassurance as issued by that good man Robert Cochran It is very important that people to continue to have confidence in their pensions in general and in what the state pension offers. In the comment are … Continue reading
2023 was “not the time” – is now ripe for state pension change?
Dr Suzi Morrissey has been called up to look at the State pension 4 years since Baroness Neville Rolfe had a look in 2021 Here is what happened to that review. “Now is not the time!” was the message from … Continue reading
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