More than 12m face ‘pension poverty’ in Britain — and it could get worse Increase auto-enrolment pension contributions to ease future crisis, says Scottish Widows The Independent UK · May 13
Living cost hikes and surging property prices ‘have posed significant challenge’ Scottish Widows looked at how financial challenges for households have evolved, to mark its 20th annual retirement report. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024
What to do now if you’re worried about your retirement prospects Are you one of the 27% of people who doubt they’ll ever be able to afford to stop working? Don’t panic if you’re not on track, says a pensions expert. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
Millennials and Gen Z beware: People in their fifties have serious pension problems. You could be doomed People in their forties and fifties aren’t saving enough for a comfortable retirement, according to new research. So where does that leave younger generations who are worst hit by the cost of living crisis, asks Katie Rosseinsky? The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
1.2m more people ‘falling short of minimum retirement prospects than a year ago’ More people will be renting or carrying mortgage repayments on through retirement in the future, Scottish Widows said. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024
Love your job and worried about retiring? How to stay busy and avoid post-retirement blues People need to let family, friends or a health professional know if they are struggling, as some people do get depressed after they enter retirement. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
One in three ‘could struggle to achieve minimum living standards in retirement’ Scottish Widows’ national retirement forecast has been created to assess the potential retirement outcomes for people aged 22 to 65. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
What can be done about the ‘great gender pension chasm’? Letter: Ethnic minority women are the most likely to face pension poverty in the UK, writes Pete Glancy The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023