Granny tax – a stealth attack on pensioners
Ros wrote a blog for the Daily Mail ‘RightMinds’ website, explaining that the Budget’s stealth tax on pensioners, disguised as simplification, has caused great offence
Budget contains stealth tax for middle income pensioners but £140pw pension good
Press Release analyzing the Chancellor’s Budget and explaining the good parts and not so good parts
Sky interview – Budget and the 'grannytax'
Ros was interviewed on Sky News following the Budget on 21 March and explains why the ‘granny tax’ is an astonishing attack on those decent pensioners who have saved
Huffington Post blog – what should the Budget do?
Blog for the Huffington Post website explaining what Ros would like to see in the Chancellors forthcoming Budget
New Statesman – Budget forecast
Ros wrote for the New Statesman explaining what the Chancellor needs to do in his Budget
100 year gilts not attractive, but longevity gilts could be great
The Government’s suggestion of issuing 100 year gilts would not be attractive to pension funds, but would be great for taxpayers. However issuing longevity gilts would be far better
Latest unemployment figures bad news for older women
Ros explains that the latest unemployment figures show that older women have seen the largest rises in job losses, reaching a record high
QE isn't working
Article published in the Expert View column of the JC, ex;aining the pitfalls of QE and why it isn’t working, also suggesting that direct lending to small firms would be far more effective in stimulating the economy
Baby boomers need better savings policy
Blog highlighting Ros’ views on how QE has damaged the interests of older generations
Channel 4 debate – QE isn't working
Ros took part in a live debate with Ruth Lea on whether QE is working or whether it is doing more harm than good. See what you think.