Pensions & Retirement
Pluxee and Attivo launch Financial Wellbeing Hub to support employees
The hub provides life-stage content, planning tools, webinars and free one-to-one consultations with Attivo’s regulated financial planners.
Financial Planning
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Lack of retirement planning leaves millions at risk of working longer, finds Skipton
Research found that 38% of adults had barely thought about retirement, while 17% of people aged 65 and over admitted the same.
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One in three adults have taken no steps to prepare for their death – Aegon
Younger adults were more likely to postpone, saying preparation isn’t necessary yet and feeling unsure how to begin.
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40% of over-50s unaware health issues can boost retirement income – Standard Life
The study showed 40% were unsure how sharing health information affects annuity rates.
News
Joint planning could boost couples’ pension pots by £2m over 20 years – Rathbones
The firm found that by coordinating pension contributions, tax planning and long-term goals, spouses can make the most of tax relief and investment growth.
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19% of adults consider delaying retirement due to financial uncertainty – Standard Life
Among those aged 55-65, 11% said they were more likely to take money out of their pension.
Pensions & Retirement
Halving socialising spend could boost retirement pot by £173,000, research finds
Data from Standard Life found that a third (31%) of adults said social spending held them back from saving for the future.
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PFS receives over 400 expressions of interest in talent initiative
Carla Brown said: “With spaces still remaining, we would like to encourage the wider professional community to share this opportunity within their networks."
Pensions & Retirement
Young adults most confident and proactive about financial goals – Aviva
Half of 25 to 34-year-olds transferred money into savings each month, 39% used budgeting apps, and 31% discussed goals with friends.
Pensions & Retirement
Majority of over 55s unclear on retirement options – Hargreaves Lansdown
Only 39% of people said they had a clear understanding of their retirement options, while 45% of over 55s said the same.
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UK female-owned businesses hold 12 times less debt than male-led firms, says Swoop Funding
A new report by Swoop Funding reveals a 12-fold gap in debt levels between male and female-owned businesses in the UK, despite women owning nearly one in five active companies.
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DB funding gains ease financial pressure on employers
Employers are seeing reduced financial pressure from running Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes, with deficit reduction contributions in Q3 2024 totalling £932m — significantly lower than previous years.