David Kingman examines new findings from the IFS
Category: Pensions
What is the state pension for?
David Kingman argues that the UK needs to radically rethink the role of its state pension, for the good of both young and old
Could the age profile of party members make it harder for politicians to touch universal benefits?
David Kingman ponders whether politicians are reluctant to reform universal benefits partly because they know it risks alienating their grass-roots members
Detroit appoints an emergency financial manager to address pension and healthcare liabilities
David Kingman explains the precarious situation in the US city of Detroit, which is having to take unprecedented steps to try to stave off bankruptcy
Cameron reiterates promise to protect universal OAP benefits
The Prime Minister has again issued his support for the status quo on OAP benefits, despite mounting opposition from some of his colleagues. David Kingman comments
The House of Lords “Ready for Ageing?” report
The longevity explosion has received the attention of these wise, but older people. Angus Hanton assesses the outcome
New research shows many retirees would like to continue working
David Kingman examines some new findings which suggest that a significant proportion of people who are planning to finish working this year may be “reluctant retirees”
Are young people being “indentured” or “enslaved” to support the older generation?
Angus Hanton feels the dice are loaded against the young, and government action is required if we are to avoid a breach in social cohesion
Could notional defined-contribution accounts save the pension system?
David Kingman offers a possible solution to the crisis facing state pension systems around the world
Old-age care: who pays?
The social care costs of old age are an intergenerational conundrum. Why should younger generations pay for the care costs which the baby boomers have spectacularly failed to provide for themselves? But, as Antony Mason argues, they too need a robust and sustainable system to cater for their own old age