Pensions

Many people start the year determined to sort their finances, only to feel swamped by paperwork and put it off again.

The January money reset checklist

27 per cent of Gen Z want to invest their pensions into experiences rather than possessions.

Gen Z dream of a retirement filled with travel and holiday homes

More people are starting the new year by getting expert guidance on their pensions, mortgages and savings.

Take control of your finances this new year

Many households are reassessing mortgages, pensions and savings as the UK’s financial landscape shifts.

Why more people are turning to financial advice in Britain

A man looks out from the window of a bus at the town's bus station in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Pensioners in England must now wait until age 67 to get a free bus pass (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

England’s pensioners face major new free bus pass rule change

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According to an analysis of CACI's monthly savings data, £58.9bn is tied up in non-ISAs and another £57.5bn in ISAs

Over £116bn in fixed-rate savings will mature by the end of the year

53 per cent of 1,000 Gen Z adults aged 18 – 28 are yet to start saving for their pensions

Gen Zs won’t start taking their pension seriously until they are 34

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

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Martin Lewis explains how to 'beat' April 5 pension boost deadline

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Urgent deadline to boost State Pension with NI top-ups looms
Thousands have already boosted their state pension - you could be missing out 💰
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Winter Fuel Payment: claims for £300 DWP payment open now

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Over half of Brits (53 per cent) worry they won’t ever be able to retire

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According to Funeral Guide, a staggering 21% of UK adults have no pension savings at all.

No Savings, No Security: The UK's retirement readiness revealed

Pensioners must apply for Pension Credit soon to get Winter Fuel aid

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The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

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Energy firm urges Brits to claim Pension Credit and offers winter aid

Legal firm wins landmark pension payout, setting precedent for compensation shortfalls

Ad Feature HT Legal Ltd secures landmark pension compensation for client

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Over £31bn sits in 'lost' pension pots - how to trace your savings

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

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They says expenses should be ‘redirected to support the Winter Fuel Payment’ ❄️
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Workplace pensions: how to check contributions - and increase them

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Winter Fuel Payments: how did my MP vote - full list

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State pension to rise by nearly £500 - but many could still lose out

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Martin Lewis' alert as payments cut - pensioners can still get £1000s

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Mick Newton and Grahame Morris MP (Easington, North East) in Trafalgar Square before the march on Downing Street and Westminster earlier this year. Grahame Morris is the MP who led the debate in Parliament.

Former miner welcomes Labour's pledge to end Mineworkers pension injustice

The time is now to make an MOT on your money

People will have more time to boost their pensions by tens of thousands of pounds after a two-year extension to a major deadline was approved - how to find out if you’ll receieve full pay on retirement.

Deadline to boost pensions by potentially £10,000s extended to 2025

Martin Lewis has announced two special episodes of his Money Show on ITV - and you won’t want to miss them if you’re aged 45 - 70 or are looking to save money on your summer holiday.

Martin Lewis announces ITV Money Show is back for ‘summer mini-series’

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show, gesturing to the audience (Credit: Multistory Media/Jonathan Hordle/ITV)

Martin Lewis sounds ‘depressing’ pension warning

Jacob Rees-Mogg brands junior doctors ‘irresponsible’ for strike on GB News - current pay is ‘perfectly fair’

Jacob Rees-Mogg brands junior doctors strike ‘irresponsible’

Cost of Living payments will be rolled out by the DWP over the course of the next month or so - Credit: Adobe

5 things everyone should do before the new financial year on April 5

Energy providers Ovo Energy and Utility Warehouse have both been found to have charged customers the wrong amount of money (Photo: Shutterstock)

Top five tips to help save and make money

Martin Lewis has issued guidance to British holidaymakers heading abroad soon

Money Saving Expert team issues passport warning to holidaymakers

Martin Lewis reacts to Jeremy Hunt’s budget after Chancellor name checks him and ‘calls speaker old’

Breaking Budget 2023: Martin Lewis gives his verdict

The UK state pension goes up every April (image: Adobe)

Exact date private pension age will increase by 2 years revealed
The age at which private pension money is accessible will increase by two years - from 55 to 57 - here’s when the change will take place.
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Martin Lewis has shared a ‘rule’ to help full and part-time workers save for their retirement

Martin Lewis explains ‘scary rule of thumb’ to save for pension

Are you eligible for Pension Credit? What it is and how to sign up

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live announces a 90 minute special on pensions - how to watchs (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis announces special episode on pensions - how to watch

Martin Lewis issued the advice on his podcast

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to pensioners to save thousands

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis Money Show taken off air - return date confirmed

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PCS union announce 100,000 members will strike on Budget Day

People have until April 5 to take advantage of an option that allows them to fill historic gaps in their employment record, by topping up their national insurance contributions.

Top up national insurance contributions for pension boost, people told

Retirement age to increase to 68 by the end of the 2030s

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University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay

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