Altmann urges govt to act on pension inequality
Article in FTAdviser discussing the day State Pension age equalises but gender pension inequality remains. ( link to pdf )
Parents snared by the pension trap
Mothers seem to be penalised by RBS pension scheme for taking time off to have children – men with continuous service would not face same pension reductions. ( link to pdf )
As pensions minister, I was told to ignore women facing hardship from state pension age changes Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/opinion/comment/as-pensions-minster-i-was-told-to-ignore-women-facing-hardship-from-state-pension-age-changes
Ros wrote a comment piece for the ‘i’ paper- As Pensions Minister I was order to ignore women facing hardship due to state pension change. ( link to pdf )
Warnings over women’s state pension age were ignored at all levels of government, warns former Tory minister
Ros is interviewed for the Independent as male colleagues refused to listen about injustice of women’s state pension age rise. ( link to pdf )
Women losing out on thousands when they divorce
Daily Mirror explains that women are losing out on pensions, especially in divorce and Ros urges greater attention to pension implications of women ignoring pension sharing ( link to pdf )
Shocking lack of pensions knowledge especially among older women
Ros explains the results of a major new Survey and research report that highlight the woefully inadequate level of financial knowledge among the general public about pensions – with older women especially lacking an understanding of even the most basic terms
What do customers want? Pension freedoms won't work unless customers understand pensions
Ros gave a speech at the launch of the ILC UK research sponsored by major pension companies
Top Tips for your pension in 2015 – National council of Women blog
Ros wrote a blog for the National council of women GB website which gives 5 top tips for your pensions in 2015 NCWGB website blog
Citywire: Women may be left out of state pension if they don't check
Citywire highlighted a call from Ros for women to ensure they are receiving the correct credits for state pension. Those who are caring for children but not receiving Child Benefit due to their partner’s high income should be registered for state pension entitlements but may not be, so they should check this.
What can widows do if they want a share of their husbands pension
Ros outlines some steps widows could take to help themselves if they are worried about how to share in their husband’s pensions.