The Government’s controversial public sector pension reforms are unlikely to save money in the long term, according to a report by a leading research group.
Posts Tagged ‘Women and pensions’
Ask Jo: Starting a pension in the your 40s – is it worth it?
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012JP writes: I have worked for myself for the past six years but now realise as I’m approaching 40 that I have neglected my pension arrangements. I’m starting to worry about this but don’t know where to start. I’ve read that the fees and charges on traditional pension plans can be high. Am I better off investing in an equity Isa?
Pension fears put divorce on hold
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012Thousands of couples are putting divorce proceedings on hold because of uncertainty over public sector pensionssparked by the Government’s controversial reforms, it was revealed today.
Pensioners ‘will work into 70s’ and become ‘Wearies’
Monday, January 9th, 2012Many of tomorrow’s pensioners will become self-employed consultants, online traders or run odd-job businesses to make ends meet in retirement, according to research.
Osborne changes ‘hit women twice as hard’
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Women will be hit more than twice as hard as men by changes to taxes, benefits and pay announced by George Osborne on Tuesday, Labour has said, with Ed Miliband dubbing the Autumn Statement “the biggest attack on women in a generation”.
Strikers back at work after biggest walkout in a generation
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Tens of thousands of public sector workers were returning to work today following the biggest walkout in a generation which brought disruption to schools, hospitals and other key services across Britain.
Huge pensions strike gets underway
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011The biggest strike for over 30 years got under way today with schools, hospitals, courts, transport and government set to be hit by a walkout involving up to two million workers.
Daughters look to mum for a lead on pensions
Monday, November 14th, 2011A third of young women say the experiences of their mother have influenced their attitude to pension saving, making them aware of the need to save more. However, four in five of them do not think their retirement will be as comfortable.
