How state pension claim can affect how Winter Fuel Payment is paid – do you need to claim?
STATE PENSION age is rising, with it set to reach 66 in October 2020, ahead of further increases. How may one’s state pension claim affect how the Winter Fuel Payment is paid? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Retirement and me: Woman sees state pension ‘frozen’ – but sister still gets full amount
RETIREMENT AND ME is the weekly series which takes a look at how retirees are spending their time and money later in life. Monica Philip has now shared her story, after discovering her state pension would not be uprated, having moved from the UK to Antigua. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Approaching retirement but not state pension age? Pensions expert on what to do
RETIREMENT age can often depend on a person’s own personal and financial circumstances. Express.co.uk has posed the question of what a person who wants to retire but is unable to afford to as they’re not yet at state pension age should do, to a financial planner and pensions expert. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
State pension age changes: Women detail ‘bitter disappointment’ at facing cash shortfall
STATE pension age for women has been rising for some time, with the government aiming to give men and women the same age to claim their state pension. However, many women were not aware of the changes and have been left facing a financial shortfall. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Retirement and me: How one woman travels world 5 times a year – despite ‘limited’ pension
RETIREMENT AND ME is the weekly series which looks at how retirees are spending their time and money. This week, a woman who spent much of her life abroad discusses how she is funding her globe-trotting lifestyle these days, with an entitlement of just half of the full state pension amount. Daily Express :: Finance […]
Mortgage free or pension: Financial planner gives verdict on how to maximise funds
MORTGAGE payments can be a significant outgoing each month, leaving some wondering whether to withdraw some of their pension savings when they get to the age of 55. A financial planner has now given his verdict on the financial move. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
State pension age change comes into effect today – when is the next increase in age due?
STATE PENSION age is rising, with today being a notable day for some people as they reached state pension age. When is the next increase scheduled for? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pension warning for expats as expert fears triple lock to be lost after Brexit
Hard-pressed savers face another “lost decade” as savings rates continue to fall and National Savings & Investments pulls some of its most popular bonds. Getting a decent low-risk return is harder than ever, as central bankers cut interest rates amid fears of a global slowdown due to the US-China trade war, Brexit and other pressures. […]
Pension scams warning sign revealed – are you at risk of falling victim to pensions fraud?
PENSION funds often play a huge role in providing income for a person’s retirement, meaning the risk of falling victim to a pension scam can be a huge concern. What warning signs should an individual watch out for? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Pension warning: Should you consolidate pots? ‘Unexpected disadvantages’ to watch out for
PENSION funds are something which many will spend their working live making contributions to, in order to provide for their retirement. Should one consolidate their pension pots? Daily Express :: Finance Feed