Pensions: how to take control of your retirement pots Most people do not have a private pension plan. Some people, however, have too many, collecting plans as they move from job to job. Keeping on top of all these schemes is essential.Evaluate your pensionsThe key to taking control... read full article

Savers 'losing £12bn in interest' Savers are losing out on a possible £12bn in interest payments by staying with low-rate accounts, according to Which?, the consumers' associationit said that nearly half of 1,200 savings accounts in the UK paid interest of 0.5% or... read full article

Increase to deposit protection limit confirmed Savers with banks, building societies and credit unions will soon have greater protection if their savings institution goes bust. From 1 January 2011 the compensation limit rises from £50,000 to the equivalent of 100,000 euros (cu... read full article

How to find a personal pension So you know nothing about pensions - except they exist - and you do not have an employer's pension which you can join. What are the options available to you if you want to do more than rely on the state when you retire? A clear op... read full article

Longer life expectancy pushes up pension costs The cost of providing pensions is set to rise again because of another increase in life expectancy. Longevity increased again in England and Wales during 2009, according to the Institute of Actuaries. Men currently aged 65 are now... read full article