Give pensions a new name – and a lottery
Ros’ ideas for £1m lottery prizes to entice people to save in a pension are highlighted in the Yorkshire Post.
We must rethink the retirement lottery
Article published in Yorkshire Post calling for new thinking on pensions and outlining Ros’ idea to consider introducing a monthly 1m lottery prize for people saving in a pension scheme – to attract younger savers.
Coalition Pension Policy – One Year On
Ros critiques the Coalition Government’s pensions policy after its first year in office. Having promised to reinvigorate pensions and retirement, how has it done?
Pensions need a new image
Ros wrote a Chapter in the CII Retirement Savings Report calling for pensions to be renamed and for a lottery with pensions to encourage participation.
Barclays SmartWoman feature interview
Ros gave a feature interview for Barclays SmartWoman website explaining her views on the important issues for women to consider in long-term saving.
Radical State Pension reform proposed at last
Ros article published in the JC welcoming the Government’s proposals for a 140 a week flat rate state pension but pointing out that this radical state pension reform is not intended for current pensioners only those of the future.
Daily Express – Radical State Pension Reform at last
Ros’ article in the Daily Express welcoming the Green Paper proposals for radical state pension reform, potentially ending mass means-testing of pensioners, but highlighting that this will not apply to existing pensioners only to future generations.
Observer – Osborne ignores pensioners at his peril
Article published in the Observer, explaining that pensioners seem to have been near the bottom of the Chancellor’s priority list in the latest Budget, but that pensioners are a powerful voting force that should not be ignored.
Budget proposes pension reforms
Press Release discussing the Chancellor’s Budget proposals to end contracting out and simplify the pension system.
Sunday Post – Reality Check for Pensions
Article published in Sunday Post discussing the need for people to understand the costs and risks of pensions and public sector workers to appreciate the value of their pensions.