Venturing to retire
A modern labour market demands a modern pension system. We propose a flat-rate tax relief that would leave 75 percent of savers better off, including the self-employed and people on low incomes.
This week the RSA publishes a new report on pensions for the self-employed. It warns against false hopes in the form of alternative saving strategies like property, and argues that thousands will face poverty in old age unless the government takes action.
5 key takeaways from our new report on pensions for the self-employed
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18th April 2018
An article by: Benedict Dellot
From auto-enrolment to tax relief policies, Benedict Dellot gives us the 5 key ways we can increase retirement security for the self-employed
The great rebate – time for a new deal on pension tax relief
18th April 2018
An article by: Fabian Wallace-Stephens
Fabian Wallace-Stephens addresses the current tax relief system with a proposal that could boost retirement security for 3 in 4 workers
Matthew Taylor reflects on recommendations to promote worker engagement, and the proposal to give workers the right to request permanent contracts.
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