Pensions

Back from the brink: Have pension liberation outfits met their match?

Over 55s are enjoying £150 a month extra income compared to last year as a result of the economic recovery, Aviva's Real Retirement Report has found.

Legal & General (L&G) saw its individual annuity sales drop 40% in the first quarter of the year, with sales down from £406m in 2013 to £244m.

In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask should the 55% pension tax charge payable on death be scrapped?

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

The growing number of workers who are self-employed could hamper attempts to get more people saving into a pension scheme, according to a think tank.

As we reflect on retirees' option after Budget 2014, should we remember the phrase: 'You’re a long time dead'?

The 55% tax charge payable on pensions at death is too high and should be brought into line with the inheritance tax (IHT) regime, according to Standard Life.

Advisers on Webb’s life expectancy guidance plan

Dentons has developed an online application service for its self-invested personal pension (SIPP) products following adviser demand.