retirement age

With the recent introduction of pension freedoms, you may have seen more clients wanting to take lump sums from their pension funds.

Britons take their pensions earlier than workers in other EU countries, but also work later into old age, research suggests.

One in five Britons predicts they will never be able to retire fully, a survey has revealed.

Annuity rates would have to improve by at least 6% from today's rates to make any delay in purchasing a retirement income worthwhile, says a new report.

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A Supreme Court ruling has indicated bosses retain some power to force retirement at age 65 despite legislation being introduced banning the practice.

Recent market uncertainty has seen extreme volatility in investment markets over the last few years.

The Royal College of Nursing (NCN) has become the latest organisation to reject the government's proposals for public sector pension reform.

The number of teachers retiring early hit its highest point in 15 years last year as they face reform to their pension scheme.

Average retirement ages rose by almost one year between 2004 and 2010 according to research published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).