Retirement

A million workers have now been automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme under a government policy to get more people saving for their retirement.

People living in expensive areas could lose nearly a fifth of their retirement income for life by not declaring their medical conditions, the insurer Partnership has found.

The UK's highest court has overturned a ruling that would have placed occupational pension schemes ahead of most other creditors in the event a company goes bust.

A surprisingly low percentage of consumers consult an adviser on a regular basis regarding their pension planning, according Aegon research.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

In this week's quick-fire poll we ask: Are you seeing a rise of pension liberation/fraud cases via SSAS?

Access to professional advice is "crucial" for people planning their retirement, given the current state of the state pension and long-term care system, delegates heard.

More than half (53%) of the public believe auto-enrolment (AE) will ensure better security in retirement for younger generations, according to research from Now Pensions.

FundsNetwork's own self-invested personal pension (SIPP) is due to be launched in September and will carry a 0.25% fee.

The High Court hearing into the legal status of nine suspected liberation schemes has been adjourned until the autumn, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed.