70 m. ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £230.25 each week when they retire.

Economics

15 h. ago How many funds should you hold in your pension or Isa? ANDREW OXLADE

We all have biases in our decision making that can lead to questionable investment choices, so it's important to keep an eye out, says Andrew Oxlade.

Economics

17 h. ago Expert provides five finance tips which could add £367,000 to your pension pot

For a comfortable lifestyle in retirement people will need at least £43,000 per year.

Economics

17 h. ago My wife's new higher salary has made me depressed and less confident. What can I do? VICKY REYNAL answers

I am 46 and have been in a management role at the same firm for ten years. A year ago I started to feel quite low - less confident, more withdrawn from friends and arguing more with my wife.

Politics

18 h. ago Former DWP employee shares key reasons State Pension cannot be means

Sandra Wrench worked at the DWP for 42 years and sets out why it cannot be means-tested.

Politics

44 h. ago State Pension age compensation scheme for millions of WASPI women to be debated next week

An estimated 3.6 million women were financially impacted by the increase to the State Pension age.

Economics

45 h. ago People on New State Pension on track for monthly payments of £971 from next April

The annual uprating will be announced at the Autumn Budget but pensioners can start calculating the Triple Lock uplift now.

Economics

45 h. ago Almost 40% of young workers mistakenly believe they are in a final salary pension

Britain's younger workers think their pensions are considerably better than they will turn out to be, a new report suggests.

Economics

3 d. ago BEL MOONEY: Blackmailed to tolerate a 'third' in my marriage, do I stay or go?

Dear Bel, I have been married for 28 years, but four years ago I discovered the 'innocent' relationship my husband had with a family friend was, in fact, a full‑blown affair...

Politics

5 d. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics

5 d. ago Blow to City as pension provider Scottish Widows prepares to cut its exposure to UK equities

The company is reducing the allocation to London-listed shares in its highest-growth portfolio from 12% to 3%, it has been reported.

Politics

7 d. ago New calls for ‘universal pension’ to ensure every person in work saves for retirement

More than a million ‘invisible’ workers cannot afford to save for their retirement.

Economics

8 d. ago New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Economics

8 d. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 66.

Economics

8 d. ago Only seven of the 100 guests I invited to my wedding brought me a gift. I am shocked and furious but my husband says I'm being unreasonable... am I? VICKY REYNAL replies

I would not dream of going to a wedding empty-handed. My husband tells me I am being unreasonable and missing the point. I am furious!

Events

8 d. ago How do I stop my pension being used to promote economic growth

I note Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the Mansion House Accord will 'boost pension pots', which ignores the downside risk. And I do not want to take part.

Economics

1 week ago State Pension inheritance rule helps more than two million people boost payments by over £5,000

More than half a million pensioners were receiving over £5,000 a year in inherited Serps payments in 2023/24.

Economics

1 week ago New call for full State Pension for half a million older people after Winter Fuel Payment U

Around 453,000 pensioners are living in a country which does not have a reciprocal agreement with the UK Government.

Economics

2 w. ago Pension Credit payment rules older people should know before going on holiday this year

Over 1.4 million people on Pension Credit should tell the DWP if they plan to leave mainland Britain for any reason.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners could save thousands of pounds each year with simple tax check

If you're confused about paying tax in your golden years, here's our expert guide to how you can avoid common pension pitfalls and even save money

Economics