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Personal Accounts to have lasting effect

Personal Accounts could be of more benefit to the economy than the London Olympics, it has been claimed.

Budget 2008: What it means for your money

Following this weeks 2008 Budget announcement, consumers could find their finances affected in a number of different ways.

Under-35s may have to scrape through retirement

Young consumers are not putting enough funds aside for their retirement, new figures reveal.

Cost of private sector pensions doubled, according to Policy Exchange report

A new think tank report has found that the cost associated with private sector pensions has soared in the last decade.

Pre-retirement couples should divide and conquer

Clearly defined roles typically lead couples to a more financially secure retirement, it has been claimed.

Pension costs could rise

Pensions could become more costly for Britons in light of revised mortality expectations, it is warned.

Crushing verdict for government on pensions dispute

The government has been criticised by Court of Appeal judges for rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman report into the occupational pensions dispute.

HMRC extends tax return deadline

Britons who were unable to file their tax return online yesterday have until midnight to avoid a penalty, it is revealed.

Equitable Life settles mis-selling dispute

A mis-selling case between Equitable Life and 407 of its annuity holders has been settled, it has emerged.

Justice Committee calls for tighter data laws

The laws relating to data protection must be tightened to prevent further high-profile leaks, a government committee warns.

Debt prevents pension savings

The amount of money being put into pension schemes is limited by Britons debt, it has been claimed.

Changes afoot for UK pension schemes

The UKs workplace pensions environment could be changing over the coming years, research reveals.

Government bails out pension victims

Financial assistance has been promised by the government to around 140,000 people left out of pocket by the collapse of workplace pension schemes.

Government should give pensions victims a decent Christmas

It could still be a bright Christmas for Britons who have lost their pensions - but only if the government helps out, it has been claimed.

Banking Code will not end age discrimination

A new version of the Banking Code is not to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of age, it has emerged.

Postcode lottery for UK pensions

UK pension holders could be facing a postcode lottery if they obtain a product from Legal & General, it has emerged.

Standard Life customers should remain vigilant

Up to 15,000 Standard Life customers may be at increased risk of identity fraud, it has been revealed.

Britons forget where pensions are held

Consumers could be losing out on their pensions by forgetting where their savings are held, it has been claimed.

Investments should not be all in one basket

Consumers should not "put all their eggs in one basket" when arranging their investments, it is warned.

Pensions deficit closed in past year

The pensions deficit has closed since 2006, it has been revealed.

Poverty risk for 500,000 in retirement

Up to half a million pensioners are facing poverty during their retirement, research claims.

Luxuries affordable in retirement

Pensioners are increasingly likely to afford luxuries to make their retirement more enjoyable, it has emerged.

Inflation bites in retirement

Inflation in real terms bites hardest in retirement, according to the Alliance Trust.

Retirement could be Blairs legacy

Tony Blairs legacy as prime minister could be financial stability after retirement, according to an expert.

Wills should include child investments

Wills may be used to protect child investments, AA Legal Services states.

Money worries decline in retirement

Although financial concerns are a major worry for many Britons, this declines following retirement, research has found.

Global population poorly prepared for retirement, says Norwich Union

The majority of the worlds population is not preparing adequately enough for its retirement, according to Norwich Unions parent company Aviva.

Retirement made easy, says Norwich Union

Financial services provider Norwich Union has released a pension calculator to make retirement slightly easier.

Norwich Union Retirement Index shows pensioners face squeeze

Pensioners are facing a financial "squeeze" following retirement, according to Norwich Union.

Brits have unreal retirement expectations

New research has suggested that Britons are not being realistic when it comes to saving for their retirement.

Brits saving for rainy days

A new report indicates that Brits are saving hard for rainy days.

Pensions and investments replace savings, finds Pru

Prudential has observed how much financial advice has changed since the 1970s.

One year on for the Pensions Regulator

One year after the Pensions Regulator was set up, its first annual report has been published.

Personal pension scheme is popular

New research from the Department for Work and Pensions has revealed that there is strong support among the public for personal pension accounts.

Warning over holidaying on pensions

Pensions experts have claimed that using a pension to pay for a holiday may not be the wisest use of the money.

Pension schemes need a change of climate

The solution to the decline of final salary pension schemes may be to encourage risk sharing, the chairman of an industry association has said.

People put off by confusing pensions

A large number of people in the UK have been put off from taking out a pension due to the industrys confusing jargon, a new report claims.

Pensioners urged to shop around for annuities

Shopping around for the best annuity can save pensioners a tidy sum, according to a new report.

Britons turn to alternative pension options

A large proportion of Brits are turning to alternative pension options due to their distrust of conventional investment routes.

Government launches new pensions scheme

The government has unveiled its pensions white paper in its attempt to deal with the countrys growing pensions crisis.

Britons told to face up to pensions challenge

Britons must realise the importance of organising their pension as soon as feasibly possible, according to the Pensions Advisory Service.

Pensions guidance warning

Those looking to start or change their pension have been advised to take recent changes into account.

Brits urged to seek pensions advice

Britons have been urged to carefully consider their pensions plans following the changes implemented earlier this month on A day.

Benefits of private pensions highlighted

Income from private pensions has risen three times faster than state benefits, according to a new report.

Interest in Sipps expected to surge

Financial advisers are predicting increased interest in self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) over the coming months, according to Assetz.

One in four ill-prepared for pensions

Sorting out pensions as soon as possible has been advised after new research found that just one in four people approaching retirement age feel that they are financially sorted.

Women missing out on pensions benefits

Women could be missing out on the benefits that stakeholder pensions offer, according to HSBC.

£20 food reality for non-pension holders

Asking whether it is possible to buy a weeks worth of food and non-alcoholic drinks on £20.73, Virgin Money (VM) has highlighted the grim reality of a state pension.

Pensioners told to spend more money

Lord Turners Pension Commission has been attacked for not encouraging pensioners to have more "fun".

Brits in the dark to pension changes

UK employees could be left behind by new pension changes, according to a new study.

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