26 h. ago Kim Kardashian says Kanye West’s wild spending sprees and lack of ‘financial security’ contributed to divorce

Couple were married for nearly seven years and have four children together

Economics

30 h. ago Raising pension contributions could boost financial security for retirement

The UK was graded ‘B’ in the 17th annual Mercer CFA Institute global pension index.

Economics

42 h. ago Raising pension contribution levels ‘could boost financial security in the UK’

The UK retained a ‘B’ grade in an annual report examining 52 retirement income systems globally this year.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP income boost for people working after reaching State Pension age

Simple way older people planning to stay in work after reaching State Pension age can boost wages and DWP contributory benefit.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP make payouts totalling £900 million after state pension errors

Concerns have been raised, however, that some state pension records could be deleted, making it ‘virtually impossible’ to correct past errors in payments

Economics

9 d. ago Households could lose out on £1,000s they’re owed by DWP as pension records may be DELETED

HOUSEHOLDS could be losing out on thousands of pounds of cash because of state pension records being deleted. Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has raised concerns that some records are being deleted, making it "virtually impossible" to correct past errors in state pension payments. Some pensioners have ended up underpaid due to errors with...

Economics

1 week ago ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five

Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study findsMothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, as the “motherhood penalty” risks their financial security, official figures show.Mums in England are hit by a “substantial and long-lasting reduction” in their pay after they have children, as they become less likely to stay in paid employment, the Office for National Statistics have said. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago I am 86 and on my own. How do I get to know my nice neighbour better? | Leading questions

Trying to progress a relationship can feel awkward, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But it’s easier if you find something specific to do togetherRead more Leading questionsI am 86 and have been on my own for many years. However, despite being financially secure, it is a lonely life and I realise I’ve fallen into a materially comfortable rut. Come 6pm I eat a meal, usually microwaved, have a shower, put my PJs on, lock the doors, put the TV on and settle down to another boring evening. My children live far away and have their own lives, although I do encourage them to visit me as much as they can and my grandchildren do, for the occasional weekend. Sometimes, though, I can go days without talking to anyone.I used to belong to several singles groups but Covid caused them to close and not reopen again. I am in reasonably good health, although walking any distance is a problem now. My question is: there’s a nice lady, a little younger than myself, who lives next door and w...

Politics

4 w. ago France faces day of strikes as disruption to hit travel, hospitals and schools

Unions continue to denounce Macron’s pension reform that raised the minimum retirement age from 62

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