Items tagged with: retirement
Pensioners `out of pocket over utilities`
10 November 2008
Due to their reluctance to swap energy providers, pensioners are paying over the odds for their gas and electricity, it has been suggested.... read more »
Brits `risking retirement debts by failing to save`
26 February 2009
A considerable number of UK consumers may be risking debt problems after they give up work by failing to save for their retirement.... read more »
Quantitative easing `dangerous for pensions`
17 March 2009
An expert economist has warned that quantitative easing could have negative implications for pension savers across the UK, londonstockexchange.com reports.... read more »
Debt concerns `may delay retirement`
26 May 2009
Almost two thirds of over-50s say they may need to delay their retirement because their savings and pensions have been affected by the recession, according to a new survey.... read more »
Retired homeowners struggle with mortgage debt
28 August 2009
According to the latest figures from pensions and investments provider Scottish Widows, around 1.35 million people in retirement still have an outstanding average mortgage debt of £50,100 - a rise of £8,000 from a year ago - The Telegraph reports.... read more »
Debt: one in five 2010 retirees `have no pension`
27 January 2010
A recent survey has found that nearly one in five (18% of) people planning to retire this year do not have a pension fund and will live on the State Pension and savings.... read more »
Women ‘not saving enough’ for retirement
17 October 2008
Women are still not saving enough for retirement, according to an official pensions and investment provider.... read more »
Pensions: women over 50 could be risking debt problems
21 July 2010
Only 38% of women over the age of 50 are saving adequately for their retirement, according to Scottish Widows - and they could be risking problems with debt in later life as a result. ... read more »
Many pensioners `may not have enough income`
29 April 2009
A think tank has warned that many pensioners may not have enough income to fully meet their needs as they get older, according to The Telegraph.... read more »
Brits ‘facing retirement debt’
17 September 2008
A leading equity release company has warned that many British citizens are set to retire facing potentially significant debts.... read more »
