STATE PENSION claimants may be able to get a discount on their electricity bill during winter 2019 to 2020, thanks to the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Who qualifies for this money off? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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Millions face threat to pension under Jeremy Corbyn’s election manifesto
MILLIONS of private pensions will be put at risk by Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to nationalise utilities. Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey raised fears the nationalisation plans would risk “impoverishing” people who worked hard all their lives and saved for their retirement. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »State pension age? You could get hundreds of pounds this winter to help with heating bills
STATE PENSION age is the age at which a person is able to claim their state pension, however some people who have reached this milestone may be entitled to get some perks which are available for qualifying people. This may include the Winter Fuel Payment – however not everyone who has currently reached state pension age will be able to ...
Read More »Pension warning: Over 50s ‘facing £135k pension shortfall’ for moderate retirement
PENSION pots are something many may pay into during their lifetime in order to build up a form of income during their retirement, in addition to the state pension. However, people currently in their 50s are being warned they may face a shortfall, should they wish to enjoy a “moderately comfortable” retirement. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Not yet state pension age? How to check if you can still get a free bus pass
STATE PENSION age has been changing in recent years, and the age at which a person is able to apply for an older person’s bus pass in England is when one reaches the female state pension age – whether they’re a man or a woman. However, a person can check to see if they’re able to get free bus travel ...
Read More »State pension: DWP figures reveal most people not paid full new state pension – are you?
STATE PENSION payments can be a form of income for many people during their retirement. On Tuesday, the Department for Work and Pensions released figures which showed that hundreds of thousands of people who receive the new state pension are not getting the full amount. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »State pension: Inflation drops to three-year low in major boost for pensioners
STATE PENSION: The rate of CPI inflation has dropped to its lowest since November 2016, the Office for National Statistics has said today. Commenting on the news, it has been suggested that this could be “good news” for those claiming the state pension. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pension: Women saving for retirement hits record high – but half feel amount is inadequate
PENSION: Women in the UK are better prepared for the future than ever before, according to a new report. The research has found that 57 percent of women are now saving enough for their retirement – the highest proportion recorded in 15 years. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Inheritance Tax: How paying into child’s pension could reduce bill & be grossed up by £720
INHERITANCE TAX is a tax on the estate of a person who has died, and above the threshold, it is usually charged at the standard rate of 40 percent. Can paying into a pension have an impact on an Inheritance Tax bill? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »State pension: Can the state pension be paid into a savings account? How payment is made
THE STATE PENSION is something which many retirees will rely on as a form of income during their later years. Once a person has reached state pension age and claimed the payment, can it be paid into a savings account? Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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