Pension problems need fixing
Ros wrote an article for Moneywise Magazine explaining why pensions need to be more flexible.
The Times Opinion Piece – Means-testing pensioner benefits is a step in the wrong direction
The Times published Ros’ article on why means-testing pensioner benefits is not the right way to cut costs of paying to pensioners, taxing them or increasing age-of-entitlement would not penalize savers and would not mean means-testing millions of pensioners.
Plans to use pensions to for housebuying leaves pensioners at risk
Ros wrote an opinion piece in the Yorkshire Post which explains why Nick Clegg’s proposal to use older people’s pensions to fund younger relatives’ house purchase is not a smart idea.
Means-testing pensioner benefits is wrong
Press Release explaining why Nick Clegg’s proposals to means-test pensioner benefits would be wrong policy.
Do pensions need a new name to be less scary?
Daily Express article discussing Ros’ views that pensions need a new image, more flexibility and perhaps also a new name, to help overcome reluctance to save Express 8th Sept pensions need new name.
Is this the end of pensions?
Article published by ‘This is Somerset’ discussing Ros’ views that pensions need a new image, more flexibility and perhaps also a new name, to help overcome reluctance to save.
How can we make pensions more popular?
Evening Standard article outlining Ros’ views on the need to make pensions more ‘user-friendly’ and promote the value of pensions.
Current state pension not fit for purpose – especially for women
Ros comments on latest figures from DWP showing a staggering £200 a week difference between state pension payments across the country – and explaining that the current system is unfair, especially as most of the with low pensions are women and with high pensions are men.
DWP delaying proposals for state pension reform
Ros comments on the announcement that Government proposals for reforming state pensions and increasing state pension age are being delayed from Spring 2012 to the Autumn. We do need to get the detail right, but reform is essential.
What will the White Paper on State Pension reform achieve?
Article from House Magazine previewing the forthcoming White Paper on state pension reform.