Pensions & retirement

Should the older generation help to pay the coronavirus bill?
The financial challenges facing younger people, and the huge bill facing the government as a result of the pandemic, have intensified the debate around intergenerational fairness and the future of pensioner perks.

State pension to rise by up to £229 in 2021 thanks to the triple lock guarantee
Find out how much state pension you'll get paid next year, plus how much the additional state pension and lifetime allowance limit will be.

State pension age rises to 66: how could the change impact you?
Millions will now have to wait until they're 66 to start claiming their state pension. Here, Which? explains how the state pension works, when you could claim and how much you'll get.

Government’s new Job Support Scheme will not cover pension contributions: how will your savings be affected?
The government's new Job Support Scheme won't cover pension contributions, but that doesn't mean your boss can stop paying into your pension pot. Which? explains what this will mean for your savings.

Government confirms triple lock boost in 2021: how much state pension could you get?
The government has confirmed that the state pension will increase next year as the triple lock has been maintained for 2021-22. But how much could you get?

Women challenging state pension age rise defeated in Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has rejected a case by women claiming they faced discrimination when their state pension age was increased. Which? looks at why the High Court came to its decision.

Pension Awareness Day: how much do you need to save each month for retirement?
It's important to be in a secure financial position in time for retirement before you give up work. Here, Which? explains how much you'll need to save each month.

Pension freedoms age to rise to 57: how could the change impact you?
The minimum age limit to unlock pension savings will increase to 57 from 2028. Here, Which? explains how the changes could affect your retirement plans.

Coronavirus pushes retirees to cut back on spending: how much will you need to retire now?
Retirees are spending less due to the impact of coronavirus. Which? reveals how much money you’ll need to save for a basic, comfortable or luxury retirement now.

£30m lost to pension scams since 2017: how to keep your savings safe
Over £30m has been reportedly lost to pension scammers since 2017. Here, Which? explains how to keep your savings safe, and how to spot a scam.