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Citywire Money: Retirement
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Tax 'simplification': another threat to your pension?
Plans to 'simplify' the state pension by taxing it at source would reduce the need for form filling, the ONS says. Lorna Bourke investigates.
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How much do I need to save for a decent retirement?
A recent survey by The Lolly showed one in four people want a £20,000 income in retirement. We've found out how much you need to save to make this happen.
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The truth about pensions: a home is not a pension
An Englishman's home may be his castle, but it's not a source of wealth you should rely on for your retirement, says Michelle McGagh.
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Pensioners return to work as poverty and boredom take their toll
Mounting financial pressures and lack of social interaction have forced 1 million retired people back to work, according to a new survey.
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My financial life: why I have to work in retirement
Sylvia Glover has worked consistently since retiring nine years ago and believes older people have a lot to contribute to society.
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Lorna Bourke: are our pensions safe with Osborne?
If the chancellor can rip off pensioners with the 'Granny Tax', what might he do with pensions already earned above the £140 flat rate he is introducing?
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Can your property replace the need for a pension?
A decade of rising house prices means many people have most of their wealth tied up in their home. So can property fund your retirement?
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Leave our pensions alone, says Standard Life chief
David Nish, chief executive of Standard Life (SL.L), urges the chancellor not to hit higher rate tax payers saving into a pension in next week's Budget.
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Gender equality ruling: another blow for men on 'drawdown' pensions
A forthcoming European Court of Justice ruling on gender equality is set to further cut incomes for men on drawdown pensions.
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The truth about pensions: are your plans realistic?
A survey of Citywire Money readers reveals people have quite a good grasp on how much they need to save but may under-estimate when they can afford to retire.
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Retirement: should you release cash from your home?
Many people in retirement are finding themselves living in expensive properties but with little cash in their pockets; this guide sets out the pros and cons of releasing equity from your home.
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How to pay for long-term care of your loved ones
The average person can expect to spend nearly 60% of their retirement in good health, but how will you pay for the other 40%?
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Pension: which annuity is right for me?
In part two of our guide to retirement income we explain the various types of annuities and how they work.
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Pension: what is an annuity and how does it work?
Saving for retirement is more important than ever, but what happens to all that money you accumulate in a pension? Welcome to the 'annuity'.
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Savings: are you getting your fiver a day?
Feel guilty about not saving but don't know where to start? We show how you can get started with five pounds a day – and a jam jar.
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Sipp: how to pick a self-invested pension plan
Want more control over your pension investments? Then read our guide to self-invested pension plans (Sipps).
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5 things to make you happy about your pension
Pensions have got a serious image problem so here are some facts to make you less stressed about saving for retirement.
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Workers told to snitch on employers who obstruct their Nest eggs
LibDem minister Steve Webb has urged workers to blow the whistle on employers who put pressure on staff to opt out of a new company pension.
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Sipp Investor: diversifying away from disaster
Rob Kyprianou takes a look back over 2011, and reveals how his Sipp has fared in the wild fluctuations of global markets.
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Private and public sector pension gulf set to widen
There has been a 'seismic collapse' of private sector pensions, Association of Consulting Actuaries says.
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