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.
Pensions crisis worst for women
Description: Latest surveys confirm that women are particularly confused about pensions and they need help. Government also needs to inform them of all the changes happening to their pensions so they can make a proper plan.
Women have been second class citizens in pensions for years
Ros’ concerns about womens’ pensions were highlighted in the Yorkshire Evening Post
State Pension age changes for women born 1950 to 1953 and link to DWP calculator
This file contains a link to the DWPs state pension age calculator, which allows you to enter your date of birth and calculate your state pension age, while also giving the detailed timetable of state pension age dates for women born between April 1950 and March 1953.
Yorkshire Post – women bewildered by pension changes
Ros wrote a comment article for the Yorkshire Post on how state pension age changes are so complicated they have left many women bewildered. She calls for more information to be provided by Government to ensure the public is informed. Here is a link to the article too.
Consumer perspectives on Retirement Income Options
Ros explains why older women are so confused about their state pensions – the whole reform agenda has caused serious problems for many women in their late 50s and Government must address this by providing everyone with clear information so they know what is happening.
Married women's pension rights must be protected
Ros comments on the latest Government statement that people living abroad will not be able to claim pension rights on their husband’s record in the UK. She points out that UK resident women have relied on their husband’s contributions and should not have their rights removed just to appease UKIP supporters.