In a little-noticed paragraph in the Budget, the Chancellor said something relatively innocuous at first glance, but which upends anything resembling a fair pensions system. Rachel Reeves said: “We are ensuring that people only in receipt of the basic or new state pension do not have to pay small amounts of tax through Simple Assessment from April
Few public sector
The attack on salary sacrifice schemes threatens private sector pensions while the public sector emerges unscathed, experts warn. They claim the move could dent savers’ retirement pots and lead companies to
Educators at the �20,000-a-year school told The Courier they earn less than their council counterparts. ...
A cap on salary
The minimum age to start receiving a pension is 58, provided the employee has completed at least 10 years of service. A reduced pension can also be taken from the age of 50 ...
More than 13,000 tax refund forms were processed between April and June. ...
Alternatives can diversify pension portfolios, but private credit currently offers limited extra returns,�DWS says ...
Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market ...
Private sector retirees can now apply for a new commutation loan every two years — a scheme that lets them take part of their future pension as an advance lump sum and repay it through monthly pension deductions — without needing to clear previous loans first. A parliamentary proposal enabling this change has
) The announcement that Legal & General, AustralianSuper and Nest will collectively invest £3bn in UK private markets is a welcome sign of renewed confidence in Britain's long-term growth strategy. The focus on infrastructure, housing and high-growth companies reflects the structural need for long-duration capital to power the real economy. Yet
) Banca Transilvania and BT Investments have received the approval of the Financial Supervisory Authority for the acquisition of BRD Pensii and the BRD mandatory private pension fund (pillar 2). The transfer of the
Swisscanto’s new domestic private equity fund draws strong pension fund interest as scepticism on the asset class grows ...
Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns ...
I worked as a public servant for over 25 years and took early retirement to pursue another career. I have a reduced Civil Service pension and paid reduced rate PRSI for my career in that sector. I am now working in the private sector and paying full rate PRSI. I understand that I need minimum of 10 years’ PRSI contributions to be eligible for any
The full state pension rate is set to overtake the personal allowance, the point at which someone starts paying tax, in 2027, and it will come within just a few pounds of it from next April ...
Rachel Reeves is planning to launch a stealth tax raid on private sector retirement savings in this month’s Budget which could net her up to £2 billion a year. In another major blow to British workers, the Chancellor will target salary sacrifice schemes, reducing tax breaks on pension contributions for both employers and employees. And the raid
The proportion of Oregon’s public employee retirement fund invested in private equity funds is shrinking after mounting criticism that it ballooned in recent years. In a public letter shared earlier this month with the four governor-appointed members of the Oregon Investment Council, state Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner said treasury staff were
The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has hosted a Pension Funds Risk and Investment Roundtable, bringing together experts from the country’s pension and private capital ecosystems to explore strategies for diversification, sustainable growth and long-term national impact. For years, the discussion within the pension
) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Health Information Privacy Reform Act. This legislation protects Americans' private health data by expanding health privacy protections to account for
I’ve been reading your recent articles in The Irish Times about auto-enrolment and I see that you say anyone without a private pension will be auto-enrolled. As I work for four individual sole traders and none of them have ever offered any benefits such as pension, health insurance etc, I have had to do these things for myself and several years ago
Some Swiss pension funds explore private debt to boost returns, while others remain wary of risks ...
‘We pay particular attention to broad diversification and carefully structured investments,’ says Sascha Pinger, CIO of WPV, the €5bn pension fund ...
APK Pensionskasse is�targeting opportunities for above-average returns in private equity, while�Bonus Pensionskasse looks to�infrastructure equity ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bold claim Saturday night after becoming the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 21,000 career points. The two-time league MVP tallied 29 points in a 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, bringing his point total to 21,002. Only nine active players have reached that milestone, but Antetokounmpo is reaching for a
Meet your new congressman, same as your old congressman! Texas Rep. Troy Nehls tapped his identical twin brother to replace him in Congress as he joined the wave of retirements SaturdayNehls (R-Texas), who has served in the House since 2021, said he decided against reelection after conferring with his family during Thanksgiving. “After more than 30
The Oscar winner last appeared in an on-screen role in 2022. Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors ...
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and how to maximize your savings. Three Florida cities rank among the five best places to retire in 2025 and beyond, according to a recent study from the personal finance site WalletHub. The analysis, published Sept. 2, ranked more than 180 cities on 45
In a video released in late November, a group of military veterans — including Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado) — urged members of the U.S. Armed Forces to disobey orders from President Donald Trump if they are blatantly illegal. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is saying that
The jump from two paychecks to one salary and a pension can be bumpier than expected. Heart-to-heart money talks are a great idea, especially if they start well before one partner retires. ...
MEDIA Dan Gunderson Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, announced the planned retirement of Moorhead-based correspondent Dan Gunderson, after 38 years with the organization. ENERGY The American Petroleum Institute announced Julian Cavin, CEO of Low Fuel in Brooklyn Park, and Jeff Anderson, co-owner and president of ATEK Distribution in Minneapolis,
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ...
IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2026 IRS increases 401(k) and catch-up contribution limits for 2026, allowing workers to save up to $32,500 for retirement. Is it possible to live comfortably in retirement on Social Security income alone? Yes and no. Alden and Dena Swartz draw nearly $4,000 a month from Social Security, the government
Virat Kohli was named 'Man of the Match' as India beat South Africa by 17 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. ...
Rumours are rife that the BCCI could speak to Virat Kohli over his retirement u-turn, especially with the Test team's recent decline. ...
To no one's surprise, Virat Kohli was adjudged as Player of the Match for his 135-run knock in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. The 37-year-old set the base for India to post 349 runs on the board, and this proved to be enough as the hosts went on to register a 17-run win. As Kohli set the stage on
In 2024, Delta Air Lines served more than 200 million customers, according to Delta Air Lines’ Corporate Stats and Facts. The airline’s largest hub is in Atlanta, but Delta allows passengers to fly to over 1,000 destinations in more than ...
"For those who enjoy smoky flavors but don't want to wait hours for them." ...
"They're great for the money." ...
In many ways, buying a big-name franchise represents living the American dream. As the purchaser, you get access to a big-name brand that everyone knows, and, in theory, customers should flow in. With a good franchised brand, you ideally get ...
Even at age 80, one of Las Vegas' most storied hotel resorts still has secrets to reveal. The Flamingo, founded by notorious gangster Bugsy Seigel, is considered the first modern hotel resort in Las Vegas. Seigel had a penthouse suite ...
The news over the past few years in the restaurant space has been bleak. What has always been a challenging business got harder — eateries had to close their dining rooms during the Covid pandemic, and many never recovered from ...
U.S. workers once had some
Max Verstappen hints he could retire if the new Formula 1 regulations fail, says he has no interest in chasing records. ...
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bold claim Saturday night after becoming the sixth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 21,000 career points. The two-time league MVP tallied 29 points in a 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, bringing his point total to 21,002. Only nine active players have reached that milestone, but Antetokounmpo is reaching for a
Meet your new congressman, same as your old congressman! Texas Rep. Troy Nehls tapped his identical twin brother to replace him in Congress as he joined the wave of retirements SaturdayNehls (R-Texas), who has served in the House since 2021, said he decided against reelection after conferring with his family during Thanksgiving. “After more than 30
The Oscar winner last appeared in an on-screen role in 2022. Judi Dench, 90, Shares Honest Health Update Amid Retirement Rumors ...
Understanding a 401(k): How it works and why it’s important What is a 401(k) plan? Key benefits and how to maximize your savings. Three Florida cities rank among the five best places to retire in 2025 and beyond, according to a recent study from the personal finance site WalletHub. The analysis, published Sept. 2, ranked more than 180 cities on 45
In a video released in late November, a group of military veterans — including Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado) — urged members of the U.S. Armed Forces to disobey orders from President Donald Trump if they are blatantly illegal. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is saying that
The jump from two paychecks to one salary and a pension can be bumpier than expected. Heart-to-heart money talks are a great idea, especially if they start well before one partner retires. ...
MEDIA Dan Gunderson Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, announced the planned retirement of Moorhead-based correspondent Dan Gunderson, after 38 years with the organization. ENERGY The American Petroleum Institute announced Julian Cavin, CEO of Low Fuel in Brooklyn Park, and Jeff Anderson, co-owner and president of ATEK Distribution in Minneapolis,
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ...
IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2026 IRS increases 401(k) and catch-up contribution limits for 2026, allowing workers to save up to $32,500 for retirement. Is it possible to live comfortably in retirement on Social Security income alone? Yes and no. Alden and Dena Swartz draw nearly $4,000 a month from Social Security, the government
Virat Kohli was named 'Man of the Match' as India beat South Africa by 17 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. ...
Rumours are rife that the BCCI could speak to Virat Kohli over his retirement u-turn, especially with the Test team's recent decline. ...
To no one's surprise, Virat Kohli was adjudged as Player of the Match for his 135-run knock in the first ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. The 37-year-old set the base for India to post 349 runs on the board, and this proved to be enough as the hosts went on to register a 17-run win. As Kohli set the stage on
In 2024, Delta Air Lines served more than 200 million customers, according to Delta Air Lines’ Corporate Stats and Facts. The airline’s largest hub is in Atlanta, but Delta allows passengers to fly to over 1,000 destinations in more than ...
"For those who enjoy smoky flavors but don't want to wait hours for them." ...
"They're great for the money." ...
In many ways, buying a big-name franchise represents living the American dream. As the purchaser, you get access to a big-name brand that everyone knows, and, in theory, customers should flow in. With a good franchised brand, you ideally get ...
Even at age 80, one of Las Vegas' most storied hotel resorts still has secrets to reveal. The Flamingo, founded by notorious gangster Bugsy Seigel, is considered the first modern hotel resort in Las Vegas. Seigel had a penthouse suite ...
The news over the past few years in the restaurant space has been bleak. What has always been a challenging business got harder — eateries had to close their dining rooms during the Covid pandemic, and many never recovered from ...
U.S. workers once had some
Max Verstappen hints he could retire if the new Formula 1 regulations fail, says he has no interest in chasing records. ...
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert