Articles Tagged With: Pensions

Many young people may be forced to live at home with their parents for longer in order to create a solid financial base for themselves. Rasheed Ogunlaru, life coach and motivational speaker at rasaru.com,

While it may seem like a long way off, young people should starting thinking about making savings for when they retire. The comments were prompted by a YouGov survey about auto-enrolment, which found that

The pressure of mortgage rates, car insurance costs and other expenses in the wake of the recession will mean over six million over-50s work beyond retirement age, research shows. Twenty eight per cent

A rising number of UK families are cutting back on food spending to pay for their energy bills.

Almost half of the British public, including those seeking the best savings interest rates, are more concerned about their finances than they were six months ago. According to a study by unbiased.co.uk,

A new tax on financial transactions would impact UK savers the most, those looking for the best savings rates have been told. According to the Investment Management Association IMA, plans for a Financial

The current economic climate is causing many people to rethink retirement, as they struggle to find the best savings interest rates to boost their pension pot. A study by Standard Life highlighted that

One in three people who will be receiving an inheritance intend to put the money in an account with the best savings rates, new research has shown. Figures published by HSBC have found that 30 per cent

Workers are still looking to access the best savings interest rates available on the market through employee schemes, despite the recent market turmoil. A survey conducted by ifs ProShare found that the

Around 13.6 million Brits do not have a pension, according to new research from Baring Asset Management, the international investment firm. Of the 38 per cent of Brits who do not have a pension in place,

There has been a culture of neglect towards pensions as fewer people build up savings in accounts with the best savings interest rates or dedicated pension schemes. Tom McPhail, head of pensions research

A study has revealed that the most tax efficient way to invest in accounts with high savings interest rates is to use Isas. According to research by F&C Asset Management, 90 per cent of survey respondents

Making changes to pensions would encourage people to become more impassioned about contributing to accounts with good savings interest rates. Dr Ros Altmann, the director general at Saga, has said that

The number of people who see property as a safe long-term investment has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 as people prefer to access the best savings rates in a bid to save for their future. Figures

Despite most people believing that pensions are important for supporting them in retirement many are failing to access the best savings rates. A study by Defaqto found that only 40 per cent of respondents

People looking for the best savings rates to ensure they have a nest egg when it comes to retirement may want to invest their money in ISAs. The ISA rate will increase to £10,680 in April 2011 making

The average fixed-rate charged for lifetime mortgages has increased, when compared to their closest product in the residential mortgage market, it has been claimed. According to David Black, banking specialist

In addition to cheap savings interest rates, Halifax has announced that its current account customers are to benefit from up to £120 a year in cash rewards. Those who put £1,000 or more into

British professionals must recognise the importance of saving for their retirement or risk working into their seventies, it has been claimed. With the government planning to review the default retirement

Greater clarity is needed in the current setup for long-term savings schemes, it has been claimed. Pensions policy and savings expert Dr Ros Altmann said simplification of contribution rules "is a