Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
The number of women working into their 70s in the UK has doubled in the last four years, according research from investment company, Hargreaves Lansdown. Worries over pension income, and a desire to stay active, were driving up working ages. For more Lin Phillips, co-founder of WASPI Voice, a women's pensions campaign organisation, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.
Guests: Lin Phillips
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
Select Committee research has found the state pension age might have to rise to 70 if the current pension triple lock is to be maintained. MPs have warned that's higher than the average life expectancy for many, particularly men. Helen Morrissey, editor of Professional Pensions, spoke with Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more on this.
Guests: Helen Morrissey
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Ed Bowsher is joined in the studio by Andy Webb, personal finance journalist and blogger at 'Be Clever With Your Cash'. Today they discuss the latest reforms to pensions as well as the growing threat of current account fraud. Plus why many workers aren't using their full holiday allowance. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Andy Webb
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Original Broadcast: Consuming Issues
Ed Bowsher is joined by Hannah Maundrell, editor of money.co.uk. Today they discuss the latest figures for retail spending as well as looking at a new government scheme to safeguard members of failed pension funds. Plus why parents are increasingly struggling to put aside savings for their children. All these stories and more on The News Review.
Guests: Hannah Maundrell
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A pensions victory for Money Mail and This is Money. George Osborne won't be making any major pension changes in next week's budget. But what will the Chancellor announce next week? And new rules will soon let most people earn £1,000 interest tax-free - yet can anybody explain how this will work?!
Guests: Simon Lambert,Rachel Rickard-Straus
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A pensions victory for Money Mail and This is Money. George Osborne won't be making any major pension changes in next week's budget. But what will the Chancellor announce next week? And new rules will soon let most people earn £1,000 interest tax-free - yet can anybody explain how this will work?!
Guests: Simon Lambert and Rachel Rickard Strauss
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