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The pensions minister has revealed that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) predicts people's pension incomes will in the future be consistent with present earnings.

Even prudent retirees risk making poor decisions when pension freedoms kick-in next year, with more than one in three intending to switch their savings into a bank account.

Natasha Browne looks at how TPAS plans to deliver the guidance guarantee

The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) intends to provide the Chancellor's guidance guarantee over the phone on an appointment basis.

Barnett Waddingham has broadened its defined contribution (DC) employee benefits service to fit the flexibilities announced in the Budget.

The government cannot rely on auto-enrolment (AE) in its current form to solve the pensions crisis, says the Pension Policy Institute (PPI).

The government is looking into exit fees levied on people cashing in their defined contribution (DC) pots, but has as yet no plans to intervene, says Steve Webb.

The majority of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes will revamp their default strategies within 18 months, according to research.

We want your views on how the Budget is affecting schemes' objectives in the run up to April 2015, as well as whether or not you agree the government should put a cap on exit fees charged by insurers.

Some 20% of pension schemes admit they will need more time, money or outside support to offer members the full flexibilities introduced in the Budget, research shows.