Rise in pension age has led to surge in poverty
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph warning of the shocking rise in poverty among 65 year-olds since State Pension Age rose to 66 and calling for more flexibility in state pension starting age.
Ros is quoted in the Daily Telegraph warning of the shocking rise in poverty among 65 year-olds since State Pension Age rose to 66 and calling for more flexibility in state pension starting age.
Ros is quoted in the Financial Times commenting on the shocking figures showing poverty among 65 year olds has soared since state pension age rose to 66.
Ros was quoted by ThisIsMoney warning that many people may not realise their State Pension age will rise to 67 in the next 5 years. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted after giving evidence to Parliament’s Work and Pensions Select Committee, calling on pension providers to encourage higher contributions, rather than placing onus on the employer to do more.
Pension Age quotes Ros’ views that auto-enrolment minimum pension contributions could be made compulsory, without tax relief, and concentrate tax relief on contributions above the minimum to encourage better provision. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted by ThisIsMoney website lamenting the problems faced by callers kept on hold for ages. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in the Daily Record welcoming the policy change that will require people to have a stronger nudge towards PensionWise free impartial guidance before taking money from their pensions. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted in the Financial Times talking about women’s State Pensions and how women have been let down by the system – after 70 years, the state pension is not so happy and glorious!
Ros wrote a column for Yorkshire Post explaining the importance of increasing pension credit take-up to help the elderly through the cost-of-living crisis. ( link to pdf )
Ros participated in a Professional Pensions webinar discussing value for money in pensions, how fees are not the best yardstick and emphasis is also needed on service, efficiency, ease of use, financial education, simple language, individualising product options and so on.