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Why Gen Z are abandoning their pensions – I agree with Tom for a different reason.

Tom has written a great article that appears below and in the Times. I agree that there is good reason to prioritise other things than long-term saving when at work. But our parents insisted we paid the stamp (as my … Continue reading

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So how do we manage if the value of our house isn’t going up?

I will start with a post and article from the very good Times stalwart David Byers In the old days, your suspicion that your future pension wasn’t what it ought to be wasn’t a major worry. The house would help … Continue reading

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Do we need a pot of £800K or a pension of £40k?

The Times report research and the researchers debate whether retirement is realistic. The reality is that most people do retire and find a way, but it’s not always thanks to the financial services industry. Here’s the Times article Many workers … Continue reading

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Reasons to be cheerful : 1-2-3.

Here is how Ian Hogarth sums up his argument in the (Sunday) Times. Overall, Britain needs to toughen up, fight its own corner, and be less naive in its dealings with inward investors and rival tech hubs. “The biggest risk … Continue reading

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This man doesn’t like his pensions – I’m not surprised

The Times has published an article by Edward Lucas of his experience with Scottish Widows and Options, organising his retirement finances with their products and their support. You can read the original here You may say that he got unlucky, … Continue reading

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Leaseholders left behind at Christmas say the Times

I am concerned for leaseholders as are those who support Harry Scoffin in his efforts for them.

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It costs a lot if you live on your pot!

I’ve been reading an article in the Times (for Times readers) and I’m pretty struck by this section, by the impact it would have on anyone close to retirement nearing the average “pension pot” of £37k.  Even though the average … Continue reading

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How did the “Pension Security Alliance” get away with it at the Times?

Here are extracts from a Times article quoting a new group opposing proposed changes in the Pension Investment Review. The same article appears in the Daily Express, Business Matters,  Pension Age Actuarial Post and many others. There may be a … Continue reading

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Can we let our Pension Minister get on with the job?

I am very sorry to hear that our current pension minister is under investigation for  spending tax-payer’s money on the promotion of his party in his Blackpool North constituency. The proper business of Government is governance and we had hoped … Continue reading

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Should you get your guests to pay this Christmas?

No! Nobody should ever, ever, ever, charge their aunty to come over for Christmas dinner (or Chanukkah tea – or any other occasion). If you want a (possibly more sensible) take, @henryhtapper argues the other side brilliantly in this week’s … Continue reading

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