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Warning to over-55s: don’t raid your pension pot to cope with inflation

As the cost of living soars, retirement savings are being viewed as a means of settling bills. We list reasons why this should be avoided

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

People on State Pension not claiming benefit worth an average of £1,900 each year

Pension Credit has the potential to lift 440,000 older people out of poverty during the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record · May 21, 2022

Pension expert urges women to check State Pension payments for missing National Insurance credits

New State Pension figures show 1.5 million older women are receiving less than £100 each week.

Daily Record · May 18, 2022

Teacher's family miss out on £100,000 pension after Covid death due to law loophole

Nick Stone died at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth at the beginning of this year after catching Covid while working at the City of Norwich school, his family believe

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

Simple age test tells you how much you should be saving into your pension a year

Retirement preparations may not be high on your priority list right now, but a little planning ahead could make you tens of thousands of pounds better off when you eventually give up work

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Expert warns new State Pension rates are no match for soaring cost of living

The prices of food and energy are rising even more quickly leaving many older people struggling.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2022

National Insurance threshold increase to £12,570 could see people lose access to vital credits for State Pension

The increase will come into force this summer.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022

Boost State Pension payments before and after you reach retirement age - five things to check

State Pension will increase by 3.1% in April but over two million older people are receiving less than £100 per week.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2022

Four pension top tips to turbo charge your retirement plans this year - whatever your age

Planning your finances now could boost your lifestyle when you retire.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022

Five ways to boost your State Pension payments before and after you reach retirement age

State Pension will increase by 3.1% in April but over two million older people are receiving less than £100 per week.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022