Annuities

Women expect to receive an average of £3,000 less in joint retirement income than men, according to research from Prudential.

Alan Higham considers the potential alternatives to annuities in a retirement income strategy

In this week's quick-fire poll we ask: Should all pension charges be capped at 0.5%?

Since the coalition came to power in 2010, Steve Webb has been charged with the task of implementing auto-enrolment. Helen Morrissey spoke to the pensions minister about the first year of AE and challenges that lie ahead

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

FIVE THINGS

The National Association of Pension Funds is investigating steps it can take to help DC members get a better deal at retirement - hinting at the launch of a broker service.

FIVE THINGS

The government has extended a payment scheme for Equitable Life policy holders to mid-2015 and is due to launch an advertising campaign to encourage more policyholders to come forward.

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