OLDER SAVERS LOSING OUT MOST: Ros wrote an Opinion Column for inews explaining why older savers, who are most loyal to the larger banks, are losing out most as interest rates rise. ( link to pdf )
BANKS MUST PASS INTEREST RATE RISES TO SAVERS: Ros is quoted in MSN lamenting the fact that banks have failed to treat their savers fairly and have not passed on the benefits or higher interest rates properly. ( link to pdf )
STATE PENSION AGE RETHINK: Ros was quoted by the Daily Record following protests in Scotland against raising the State Pension Age, suggesting deteriorating life expectancy could justify a policy rethink. ( link to pdf )
PENSIONS ARE USUALLY BEST WAY TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT: Ros was quoted in the Guardian explaining why using pensions to save for retirement is better than most other savings products such as ISAs. ( link to pdf )
Older Pensioners Must Not Be Abandoned: Ros wrote a column for FT Pension Expert magazine explaining the importance of ensuring the very low UK state pension is fully inflation–protected.
Social Care Workforce Funding Halved: Ros wrote a comment article for Politics Home’s ‘House Magazine’ explaining why the cuts to funding for the social care workforce are so dangerous and proper reform is vital. ( link to pdf )
Of Course UK State Pensions Are Affordable: Ros is quoted by ThisIsMoney on the dangers of constantly raising state pension age and suggesting Baroness Neville-Rolfe’s recent review is right to suggest early access and reforming triple lock could be better alternatives. ( link to pdf )
State Pension Must Be Protected And Not Means-Tested: Ros wrote an article for ThisIsMoney Daily Mail online, explaining why means-testing State Pensions would be damaging and that the low basic level of State Pension must be properly protected, to avoid rising poverty. ( link to pdf )
Some thoughts on my blog about the 10.1% rise in State Pensions that some people unfairly seem to think was ‘favouring’ pensioners.
Bank Branches On The High Street Are Vital: Ros is quoted in the Daily Express talking about the importance of keeping bank branches open on high streets, many people can’t manage or don’t trust online banking. ( link to pdf )