Retirement

The State pension age will reach 66 by 2020, Chancellor George Osborne said today.

Women aged over 51 have accrued less than £38,000 on average in retirement savings, compared to almost £55,000 saved by men, a new report warns.

Our step-by-step guide to calculating the potential tax charges for defined benefit schemes following Treasury changes to the annual allowance.

Entrepreneurs and the self-employed will benefit from government plans to allow unused pension allowances to be carried forward by up to three years, according to Hornbuckle Mitchell.

The industry has welcomed the Treasury's plans to simplify the pension allowance system but should it go further to encourge long term saving?

The annual allowance for tax privileged pensions will be cut from £255,000 to £50,000 from April next year, the Treasury announced this morning.

Pensions experts have spoken out in support of Lord Hutton's key proposals to reform public sector pensions.

The size of pension charges is thrust into the public spotlight tonight when a BBC investigation claims some managers take as much as 80% of contributions in fees.

An overwhelming majority of annuity customers use the internet for shopping, research, financial management and communication, research from Just Retirement reveals.

The pros and cons of making the open market option the default process for retirees