Ros calls for a higher ISA allowance in order to offset the impact of ultra-low interest rates on savers. Allowing interest tax-free would be the equivalent of an interest rate increase of 1% – 3% for taxpayers.
Ros comments on the disappointment that National Savings has withdrawn its inflation-linked savings certificates (and its fixed savings certificates) which were the best way for savers to protect themselves, tax free, against inflation.
highlights that almost no money is being set aside for care, even though people know it is important. They are just not saving.
Ros calls for Government to implement Option 2 of its consultation proposals to reform state pensions – a flat-rate simple state pension paying ?140 a week to all those with a full contribution record.
Press release welcoming the decision by the UK Payments council to reverse its plans to abolish cheques.
Ros welcomes the decision by the UK Payments council to reverse its plans to abolish cheques. A victory for common sense.
Press Release on Lord Mc Fall’s report on pension reform does not really go far enough. Pensions need rebranding, it’s not just high charges that are the problem.
Ros highlights the disappointment that Government failed to bring forward any amendments to its timetable for proposed state pension age rises, despite promising to make changes.
Moneywise Magazine article highlighting Ros’ ideas for solving the pensions crisis.
Article in FT Financial Adviser Magazine outlining why the Government needs to reconsider its plans to increase state pension age and find a fairer alternative that will give people more notice – and could also save more than the 30billion currently targetted.