The past couple of years have been growing steadily tougher to cope with financially, and the majority of people have dipped into their financial reserves. Unfortunately, some have depleted them. […] more»
Of the 4.8 million self-employed Brits, 45% between the ages of 35 and 55 don't have a private pension. In comparison, only 16% of employees are in the same situation. more»
A third of small UK business owners remain unaware of auto-enrolment law and how it will affect their company when workplace pensions become mandatory in 2018. more»
A quarter of UK business owners starting a workplace pension scheme in 2017 missed their auto-enrolment staging date, according to sign-up figures from one pension provider. more»
An organisation representing the UK's self-employed workforce has called on government to reform the Lifetime ISA saving scheme to protect the future of the nation's freelancers. more»
A cruel reality of what is known in investment circles as "compound growth" means that the earlier we start saving, the higher our pension income is likely to be. more»
Britain's self-employed could be failing to make adequate preparations for retirement, as new research reveals they are some of the least likely in the world to contribute to a pension. more»
As sole traders, family businesses and husband-and-wife firms remain unclear about new auto-enrolment responsibilities, The Auto Enrolment Advisor has published a guide to help sole director businesses. more»
Employers are feeling the pinch in cost terms of auto-enrolment according to new research, with 70 per cent noting that changes to the workplace pension rules have resulted in additional financial pressure on business. more»
Micro firms need not be fearful of imminent auto-enrolment commitments so long as proper steps have been taken to prepare for the changes, pensions expert Morten Nilsson said. more»
