I prepared a detailed commentary on the latest calls suggesting the State Pension is unsustainable. I hope that policymakers or commentators will recognise there are other ways to address the costs than raising starting age, cutting the amount or more means-testing. Read my blog.
Ros was interviewed by Vanessa Feltz, debating the importance of the State Pension and supporting older people at least at a decent minimum in our welfare state.
Ros wrote a comment article for inews explaining why the State Pension costs will keep rising, but there are ways to make savings without raising State Pension Age or extending means testing
Ros wrote for YahooFinance welcoming the Government’s proposals to ban cold calling for all financial products – at last! She would like further measures to protect consumers too, including joined-up anti-fraud regulations and strong public information campaigns to warn people what to look for. ( link to pdf )
Ros wrote a comment article calling for a long overdue ban on all financial products and further measures to protect the public.
Article written by Ros on her blog.
Yahoo reports Ros’ calls to make it more worthwhile for savers to set money aside by ensuring they are not over-taxed FT Adviser quotes Ros’ work in leading the Extension of Auto-enrolment Bill through the House of Lords to help younger workers and low earners have better pensions. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted by MoneyMail supporting their campaign to double the tax-free interest threshold for savers.
I have put together a blog post which explains why the Chancellor should urgently consider increasing the personal savings allowance to encourage more savings and help dampen inflation.
The Government is moving on to the next stage of the successful pension auto-enrolment policy, helping younger and lower paid workers significantly. Read my blog