Fighting Fit

Freeze on pensions lifetime limit

Alistair Darling was told that decision to freeze lifetime pensions allowances could have severe consequences for many savers

Wealthy pension savers under attack

The Treasury plans to freeze the lifetime and annual tax-free allowances for five years

Insurers cash in on deflation fears

Firms are using the volatility of the stock markets to push poor products

Call to free cash from pension schemes

Early access to pensions in times of need would increase the number of people saving for their retirement, says policy group

Expert ways to shield pensions

We look at what the leading investment professionals are doing to protect their incomes in retirement

Share slump upsets retirement plans

People expect to work longer as the stock market collapse has decimated their pensions

AWD Chase de Vere fined £1.12 million for mis-selling pensions

The independent financial advisor recommended unsuitable products without explaining the costs and risks