Guest comment: Should you buy an annuity?

15 April 2011

Tom McPhail discusses whether retirees should use their pension to buy a retirement income following Govt rule changes

Minister admits millions 'don't have a clue' about pensions

4 March 2011

The pensions landscape will undergo major change shortly so we put your concerns to pensions minister Steve Webb

Insurance costs could rise before 2012 gender ban

2 March 2011

The overhaul comes into full force on 21 December 2012, but many experts expect insurers to hike prices sooner

State pension age 'heading for late 60s'

5 October 2010

Justice Secretary Ken Clarke warns the default retirement age of 65 is 'unaffordable', as people live longer

Don't let retirement apathy cost you thousands of pounds with wrong annuity

2 September 2010

Around 60% of elderly people accept their pension provider's annuity plan, which is likely to be a grave financial error

High earners given greater retirement options

15 July 2010

The elderly will no longer be forced to buy an annuity, though lower earners may be best off with one, experts say

Budget 2010: Benefit help for over 60s

24 March 2010

Winter fuel payments will be maintained at £250 for most, while you won't have to work as long as get tax credits

Just days left for millions to draw their pension early

13 March 2010

Anyone aged 50-54 only has days to draw a private pension and take a tax-free lump sum worth 25% of their pot