Ros is quoted by Financial Marketeer saying the old mantra of pensions being ‘sold’ rather than ‘bought’ needs to change with pension providers reaching out directly to customers to explain the benefits of their pensions and encourage or enthuse them to pay in more when they can. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted by the Daily Express warning the Chancellor not to raid the pensions piggy bank to fund pandemic spending. ( link to pdf )
Ros is quoted by Pensions Age commenting the generational gap in pension education and coverage, using Cushon attitudinal research. ( link to pdf )
Ros wrote an article for inews explaining why rumours that reforming the Pension Triple lock is a minefield that, if done in the wrong way, could hurt the poorest pensioners. ( link to pdf )
Ros wrote an article for Daily Telegraph website commenting on the dangers of Treasury plans that are said to be considering pensions tax relief reform – these proposals risk hurting both Tory heartlands and red wall.
Ros is quoted commenting on the need for better financial education for all age groups, with young people seeming to be concerned that older generations were taught more about finance. ( link to pdf )
Ros supports AgeUK campaign to improve Pension Credit take-up – hopefully more poor pensioners can start receiving the extra money they’re entitled to. ( link to pdf )
Financial Adviser magazine urges all those who know elderly people living on low incomes to help them check if they are eligible for Pension Credit – Four in ten don’t claim it and may lose thousands of pounds. ( link to pdf )
The Daily Telegraph quotes Ros calling on government to consider allowing those who are worried about their annuities to sell them, rather than be stuck for life, especially if their provider changes hands.
Ros is quoted in MailonLine article about a leaked early draft of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s findings of maladministration in relation to Government handling of State Pension Age rises since 1997. ( link to pdf )