pensions

An IFA is urging former property owners continuing to 'use and benefit' from the property to be aware of new tax rules taking effect on 6 April.

The Government's pension credit scheme is still failing to reach a large portion of pensioners because of a low understanding of the system by potential beneficiaries.

Pensions expert Stewart Ritchie has called for clarification on inheritance tax treatment of pension funds transfers between generations to be included in the government's budget speech next week.

New research points out the serious plight of UK women as they lag far behind their male counterparts when it comes to pension provision.

A pensions expert warns a major structural change for UK pensions industry will squeeze the trustee-based market thanks to the impact of the Pensions Act 2004.

Consumers are increasingly aware of the need to save more and work longer in order to have enough income at retirement, suggests the latest ABI Savings index.

One would hope the prospect of a general election in just two months would increase the possibility of much-needed tax reform which could benefit consumers and the pressure they face with certain financial situations.

Seven out of ten British pensioners feel obligated to provide financial support to their relatives, new research indicates.

TENS OF THOUSANDS of elderly homeowners who have sold part of their property to raise money in retirement will not now be subject to a pre-owned assets tax, reports this morning's Daily Telegraph .

Buy-to-let intermediaries are confident that reforms to the pension regime in April 2006 will boost the property market, research indicates.