Retirement

The Queen has confirmed plans for an overhaul of the UK state pension system in the upcoming Pensions Bill.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of UK adults are ‘unaware, unwilling or unable' to address the financial challenges of retirement, according to research.

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

In this week's quick fire Retirement Planner poll we ask: Which area will generate the most growth for advisers?

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A pensioner who built up a pot worth almost £50,000 in a Virgin Money stakeholder pension has been left with just £15,000 after failing to buy an annuity before he turned 75.

Pension minister Steve Webb's decision to stop foreign spouses claiming UK state pension based on their husband or wife's history of National Insurance contributions is 'cynical' and a knee-jerk reaction to UKIP's election success, deVere Group has said....

Axa Wealth's Elevate platform has seen assets under (AUM)management increase 50% from £4bn to £6bn, according to first quarter results.

In this annuity-themed quick fire poll we ask: Should the Open Market Option be mandatory for all annuitants?

Splitting a pension pot by blending annuities could increase retirement income by around £2,175, according to research from LV=.