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Forced retirement at 65 scrapped by 2011

Workers will no longer be forced to retire at 65 from next year under radical Government proposals unveiled today Elderly worker

Pension cap shock for small firm owners

Millions of entrepreneurs could have their retirement plans shattered by Government proposals to cap pension contributions in the year they retire Vanita Panchal, Small business

Pensioners hit by chip and PIN chaos

Millions of elderly people are at risk of having money stolen because they feel forced to use chip and PIN cards to withdraw their state pension Pensioner counting her money

Should I fix my mortgage for 5 years?

Homeowners are being encouraged to fix their mortgage as lenders launch a flurry of cheap deals on the market Number 5

MPs to lose huge pension pots

MPs could lose £15,000 a year from their gold-plated pensions under radical reforms unveiled last night MP's in the House of Commons

Should I invest in pension or open an Isa?

I can afford to invest a modest £50 a month for my old age. Is it best to put it into my personal pension, or take out an Isa? Mature man worried about his finances

Pension vs Isa: The big debate

Which is better, an Isa or a pension? Over the last few years, it's become the big debate among retirement savers. We take a closer look Retired couple looking relaxed

Can I use my pension as a cash machine?

For some, a revolutionary new law will turn pensions into retirement 'cash machines'. Will you be one of the lucky ones to benefit? retired couple with champagne

Can I start a Sipp for my children?

My son and daughter are in their forties. Can I put money into a Sipp for each of them to help them in retirement? Couple

Clydesdale borrowers can fight mortgage demand

Homeowners have been hit with hefty bills by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank after it miscalculated mortgage payments. Here's how to complain cartoon taking money

Can my wife inherit my pension if I die?

Sweeping reforms could see some retired people able to use their pension as if it were a cash machine. We answer your questions on the shake-up Nigel and Leslibeth Peake

YBS launches best five-year fix at 3.99%

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a five-year fixed rate mortgage at just 3.99% Pool ball number 5