A bill currently working its way through Parliament could have huge implications for anyone in receipt of a state benefit – and that will include the state pension. Anyone who has watched the film “Minority Report” will know that it portrays a time when a specialised police department can predict which people are likely to […]

Over five million over 50s in the UK look set to retire early, according to new research – many because new technology will make them redundant. What will it take to ensure you leave work at a time of YOUR choosing? By Tony Watts OBE Lamplighters, knocker uppers, leech collectors, switchboard operators, linotype operators… It’s not […]

When do you plan to retire? Whatever age it is, you’ll want to reach that point in good health in order to enjoy your retirement to the full. Changing the way you work could just help you do that… By Tony Watts OBE Covid 19 brought a lot of changes to the way we live […]

It’s currently a buyer’s market in house sales. But that’s not all bad news. If you’re looking to move, here are some trends and stat you need to know. If, like me, you’re on the cusp of moving house, and watching keenly to see how the market is moving, some new figures make for enlightening […]

With increased interest rates continuing to drive the highest demand for annuities in recent years, Legal & General has warned that shopping around before you decide could make a massive difference in how much you earn over the course of your retirement. New analysis shows that a 66-year-old with a £100,000 pension pot can now purchase […]

The newly-launched National Retirement Forecast (NRF) from Scottish Widows has provided forensic analysis of the challenges faced by different demographics in the UK – showing some startling differences in expectations depending upon where we live, our ethnicity, gender and age, as well as whether we have disabilities or own our home. The report establishes the […]

Applying Macmillan’s saying that “you’ve never had it so good” to those either in or heading towards retirement might come as a surprise to some people, but new data shows that those retiring today may well be much better off than their younger counterparts. Research published by the International Longevity Centre (ILC), the UK’s leading […]

As part of the major ongoing Pensions Review being undertaken by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, aimed at finding ways to improve the future of financial security in retirement, a new poll of 3,000 people of working age has revealed widespread confusion about how much they can expect to receive in retirement. As part of […]

Pensions experts are urging those heading towards retirement to look at a way to add several thousand pounds’ worth of additional savings into their pension pots tax free. Did you know that can contribute up to £2,880 per year into a pension for a non-earning spouse, partner or child and they will receive tax relief […]

New research shows that single people face an uphill climb heading into retirement, having to save significantly more proportionately than their couples counterparts in order to enjoy a similar lifestyle. New analysis by Standard Life has thrown into sharp focus the additional savings that single people need to build up for retirement, compared to pensioner couples who […]