23 h. ago Pensions report cuts Reeves’ planned growth funds from £160bn to £11bn

Chancellor had anticipated surpluses from final salary schemes would boost investment in UK economyPlans to invest £160bn of surplus funds from final salary pension schemes to boost the UK economy over the next 10 years have been dealt a blow by a Whitehall assessment that found there was likely to be little more than £11bn available to spend.In a knock to Rachel Reeves’s growth agenda, a report by civil servants at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that the expected surpluses in occupational schemes would be used by businesses to offload their pension liabilities to insurance companies. Continue reading...

Economics

25 h. ago Defined benefit pension reform will spur limited UK investment, officials warn

Rules to release surpluses will only extract 5% of £160bn in excess assets, according to departmental assessment

Events

2 d. ago Are you at risk of a 'zombie retirement'? Pension savers warned over this common mistake

Thirty-five per cent of people aged 50 or over who got an annuity in the last four years said they purchased it from the same provider they saved with, Just Group said.

Events

3 d. ago 'Bigger pension pots for Britons': Chancellor says reforms will boost economic growth

Measures include a clampdown on schemes offering poor value for money, and creating 'mega' pension funds which can make better investment returns.

Economics

5 d. ago Easy hack to get your suitcase off the plane first with little effort

Holidaymakers are being advised to follow some straightforward steps to ensure their suitcase is the first off the carousel upon landing - allowing them to start their holiday as soon as possible

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves is coming for your PENSION: How to avoid losing 87% of your savings to her inheritance tax raid

Have you saved wisely, invested well and built up a healthy pension - then beware.

Economics

7 d. ago Pension investments: Six steps to follow when looking at your retirement savings

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns you might be investing in companies you don’t like without knowing it

Economics

7 d. ago Now Rachel Reeves is coming for your PENSION: the Chancellor wants to get her hands on up to 87% of your life savings with a vicious new tax raid

Have you saved wisely, invested well and built up a healthy pension - then beware.

Economics

7 d. ago Asparagus will taste like 'restaurant quality' every time if you follow simple two step method

Asparagus can often taste dull and soggy but a top chef has advised how to make the vegetable taste delicious every time and it is very simple two step method.

Politics

8 d. ago Dog trainer's urgent £1k hidden vet bill message to everyone with a dog

The dog trainer has issued a series of 4 steps every pet owner should follow

Economics

9 d. ago What Rachel Reeves’ pensions revamp means for your retirement pot

There will be economic benefits to grouping pension pools together - but more risky investment opportunities do not provide future guarantees

Politics

1 week ago Trump team makes it easier to invest 401(k)s in crypto. Some experts say that’s a bad idea

Rescinding Biden-era guidance on pension plan investments in crypto comes as vice president declares industry has ‘a champion and an ally in the White House’

Politics

2 w. ago Mansion House Accord could change face of pension investments

Tom Barton says funds will still need to balance investment and risk after commitment to place assets in private markets

Economics

2 w. ago Jesy Nelson makes brave decision on newborn twins in emotional update

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has allowed cameras to film her pregnancy and they'll follow first steps with twins too as the singer prepares to bare all in a new documentary

Politics

2 w. ago How 10% of your pension could be forced into risky businesses, by investing expert HOLLY MACKAY

Frankly, I'd like my pension money to be invested in whatever will get me the biggest stash when I retire, says founder of Boring Money Holly Mackay.

Economics

2 w. ago How 10% of your pension could be forced into risky businesses, by investing expert HOLLY MCKAY

Frankly, I'd like my pension money to be invested in whatever will get me the biggest stash when I retire, says founder of Boring Money Holly Mackay.

Economics

2 w. ago Davinia Taylor's three steps to follow if you want to halve your biological age

Need some health hacks to stay young in the body as well as young at heart? It’s as simple as following three simple steps....

Politics

2 w. ago Savers falling out of love with pensions is a disaster, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Here's one way to stop the rot...

Consumer trust in the pensions industry is on the wane, says pensions administrator Trafalgar House. No surprises there, I say. Indeed, I'm amazed trust could fall any lower.

Events

2 w. ago It's a disaster if savers are falling out of love with their pensions, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE. Here's one way to stop the rot...

Consumer trust in the pensions industry is on the wane, says pensions administrator Trafalgar House. No surprises there, I say. Indeed, I'm amazed trust could fall any lower.

Events

2 w. ago The 10 global funds I'd happily put in my pension: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Having revealed seven days ago half of my 'top 20' investment funds, it is time to divulge the remaining ten.

Economics