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Retirement Planner | 27 Mar 2012 | 18:00

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

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Pension savers projected income drops £2,750 in a year

The average pension saver has lost £2,750 a year from their future income in retirement over the last year, research finds.

IFAonline | 27 Mar 2012 | 10:25
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Annuity rates fall in December; Further slump due in 2012

Annuity rates have fallen across the board for December as gilt yields have plunged to record lows.

IFAonline | 13 Dec 2011 | 09:20

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Pension income tumbles 37% since 2000

The average worker in a defined contribution (DC)pension scheme has lost £1,300 a year of future retirement income in the last six months, Alexander Forbes said.

IFAonline | 27 Sep 2011 | 07:56
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Pension savers '£10k a year worse off'

The average worker saving into a defined contribution (DC) pension will be £10,000 a year worse off in retirement than those saving at the same rate in 2000, Alexander Forbes says.

IFAonline | 15 Mar 2011 | 10:57
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February annuity rates on slow and steady rise

Annuity rates across the board have risen slightly over February, according to Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau.

IFAonline | 07 Feb 2011 | 13:15
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Aviva still top for annuities but rates fall over year

Aviva holds the top spot for level annuity rates this month, despite dropping £20 over October to £5,970 per annum.

IFAonline | 10 Nov 2010 | 11:05
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Smokers' annuity rates stir but RPI and level slashed

Smokers annuity rates rose in October after months of inactivity but RPI linked and level products were cut, according to Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau.

IFAonline | 11 Oct 2010 | 14:30
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The Big Question

What issue do you think should be the new work and pension secretary’s main priority?

Retirement Planner | 27 May 2010 | 09:00
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Annuity rates fall after winter stability

Annuity rates tumbled in April after a brief period of stability during the winter, according to Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau.

IFAonline | 07 Apr 2010 | 14:30
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Alexander Forbes warns on future annuity rates

Annuity rates could be about to fall on the back of currency concerns, after several months of stability, according to Alexander Forbes.

IFAonline | 03 Mar 2010 | 12:39
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Level annuity rates holding steady

Level annuity rates are holding steady in July with several firms vying for top of the table, Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau says.

IFAonline | 06 Jul 2009 | 14:10
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Alexander Forbes FS launches diversification guide

Alexander Forbes Financial Services has unveiled a free guide on investment diversification for pension scheme trustees and employers.

IFAonline | 22 Oct 2008 | 15:00

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