Those who had not paid into the system should receive less
Lord Hutton of Furness, who oversaw the UK’s welfare policy under Tony Blair as the work and pensions secretary, has warned that individuals from across
Indian government launches social security plan for UAE’s expatriates
An ambitious Pension and Life Insurance Fund (PLIF) targeting the UAE’s non-resident Indians has been launched by the Indian Government. Also called the Mahatma Gandhi
Employment and Unemployment, Expat, India, Insurance, Pension, Qatar
How Much Money Do You Need For Retirement?
Just how much should someone save into a pension to gather enough money to pay for a comfortable retirement? That’s the question that puzzles many
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Government, Income, Pension
401(K) Is A Disaster For Most Retirement Savers
The US 401(k) investment plans are a financial disaster for most retirement savers, according to a new study. Only the wealthiest savers can make the
Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Pension, Saving, USA, Wealth
Don’t forget your spouse in retirement planning
Including a spouse in retirement plans tends to lead to less conflict and stress when couples spend more time together when they give up work.
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Income, Pension, USA
Kodak Exits Bankruptcy and Erases Pension Debt
On Tuesday September 3rd Eastman Kodak exited chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving behind many of its assets. In January 2012 Kodak filed for bankruptcy in the
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Pension, UK
French Pensions Get a Makeover
This past Tuesday the French government announced the eagerly anticipated pension reforms. The reformations are put in place due to an overwhelming deficit in the
Economy, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, France, Income, Pension
Ageism in the UK
Ageism is defined as the discrimination of people based on their age group and considering the term usually refers to discriminating against the elderly, this
Employment and Unemployment, Investment, Pension, Saving, UK
HMV Collapse Leaves Pension Fund £26m Short
The pension fund of music, movie and games retailer HMV is unlikely to see a penny out of the £26 million the fund is owed
Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Government, Pension, Saving, UK
At Last! Pension Income Boost As Gilt Yields Rise
Retirement income is about to get a boost for pensioners who have suffered miserably on a fixed income during recent years. The income a pensioner
Economy, Government, Pension, UK, Wealth
Pension Income Expectations Are Too High For Many
Yet another wave of research confirms retirement savers are not putting enough money aside to fund their later years. More than a quarter of savers
Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Income, Pension, Saving, UK
Pensioners Flog Family Jewels To Raise Retirement Cash
Pensioners are flogging the family jewels to finance their lifestyles in retirement, according to new research. Cash-strapped retires have sold off heirlooms and valuables worth
Employment and Unemployment, Financial Advice and Financial Planning, Pension, Saving, UK