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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are retirees required to file the Income Tax? See how the declaration works

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil may be required to file their 2026 Income Tax declaration, particularly those with taxable income exceeding R$ 35,584.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis warning to state pensioners over '6 year' rule - 'do the maths'

Martin Lewis cautioned state pensioners about changes to National Insurance contributions that could affect their pension boosts starting April 2025.

Mar 22 • 15:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment date of Anses: the payment schedule for this Friday, March 20

The National Social Security Administration of Argentina continues its payment schedule for March, disbursing funds to retirees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of social allowances.

Mar 20 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens: Gatherings of pensioners at Syntagma and march towards Maximos

Pensioner organizations held a gathering at Syntagma Square in Athens, followed by a march to the Prime Minister's office, advocating for higher pensions and better care services.

Mar 20 • 08:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The deadline to contest undue INSS discounts ends this Friday (20); see how to do it

Retirees and pensioners of INSS have until this Friday to contest unauthorized association discounts from their benefits and apply for reimbursements.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees have the right to an extra exemption from the Income Tax in 2026; see rules and amounts

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil will receive an additional exemption from the Income Tax starting from the month they turn 65, with specific rules and amounts set for 2026.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fraud at INSS: Retirees and pensioners can contest undue discounts until this Friday

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil have until Friday to contest undue discounts linked to fraud at the National Institute of Social Security (INSS).

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government advances 13th salary from INSS to April and May; see calendar

The Brazilian government has announced the early payment of the 13th salary to INSS retirees and pensioners for the months of April and May.

Mar 20 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government Advances 13th Payment for Retirees and Pensioners from INSS

The Brazilian federal government has announced that it will advance the 13th salary payment for retirees and pensioners of the INSS, distributing it in two installments.

Mar 20 • 00:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne's pensioners' social services center will not be handed over to a private company

The social care center for pensioners in Rēzekne will remain public, continuing to provide services to its residents despite rising costs.

Mar 19 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

How much is a UK passport - fees explained for adults, children and pensioners

UK passport fees are set to increase by 8%, impacting adults, children, and pensioners, with implementation expected by April 8.

Mar 19 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of INSS approves invitations for testimonies from Campos Neto and Galípolo

The CPI of INSS has approved requests to hear testimonies from the current president of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, and former president Roberto Campos Neto regarding concerns over irregularities in loans to retirees and pensioners.

Mar 19 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners could be claiming little-known disability benefit without diagnosis

Pensioners might be eligible for Attendance Allowance, a little-known benefit that assists those with long-term health conditions, even without an official diagnosis.

Mar 19 • 13:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

These pensioners to receive £11 weekly boost from April

The UK Department for Work and Pensions will increase the state pension by £11 per week starting April 6, 2024.

Mar 19 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rein Sikk: Caution, pensioners, free bus rides may end in fines

Rein Sikk discusses the complexities and challenges that pensioners face in accessing information about their discounts and benefits.

Mar 18 • 12:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Survey Reveals Startling Information About Pensioners

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of pensioners in Finland feel they are viewed as a burden to society and have negative perceptions about aging.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Controls on pensions abroad begin; here’s what you need to know: risks, deadlines, and updates

The Italian social security agency INPS is starting comprehensive checks on Italian pensioners living abroad, set to begin on March 20.

Mar 18 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of pensioners face tax bill this year - five ways to lower it

Over 8.7 million pensioners in the UK are facing tax obligations this year due to frozen tax thresholds, with experts suggesting ways to reduce tax liabilities.

Mar 18 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC confirms new state pension tax rules will apply 'over this Parliament'

HMRC has announced new tax rules for the state pension which will ensure that pensioners relying solely on their pension income do not incur small tax liabilities.

Mar 18 • 03:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS starts payment of March benefits; see calendar

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Brazil begins disbursing payments for March benefits starting from Wednesday, March 25.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Frauds at INSS: Association Linked to Deputy Sued by Elderly Woman Who Became President Without Knowing

The Federal Police in Brazil initiated an operation against federal deputy Maria Gorete Pereira after uncovering illegal deductions by the National Association of Retirees and Pensioners (Aapen), whose president, Francisca da Silva de Souza, was deceived into her role.

Mar 17 • 17:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Change in EPFO, Claim Settlement Now Easier Within Three Days

The EPFO has introduced significant changes that streamline the claim settlement process for employees and pensioners in the private sector, promoting faster, easier, and more transparent services.

Mar 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves confirms pensioners to benefit from £300 discounts schemes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a new support scheme that will provide pensioners with discounts to help alleviate the rising cost of living.

Mar 17 • 13:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

ZUS announces an important change. It concerns one of the most popular applications

The Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has introduced an electronic version of the popular application ERPO, benefitting hundreds of thousands of retirees and pensioners.

Mar 17 • 13:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Accord Party gubernatorial candidate promises improved development in Ekiti

Opeyemi Falegan, the Accord Party's candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, has pledged to enhance development and the welfare of citizens if elected.

Mar 17 • 10:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS suspends payroll loans from C6 after improper charges

The INSS has halted all new payroll loans from C6 Bank following the discovery of improper charges to retirees and pensioners.

Mar 17 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State Pension could rise by £400 if inflation stays high

Millions of pensioners in the UK could see their state pension increase by nearly £400 next year due to high inflation rates.

Mar 17 • 09:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

RED Model 2026: Possible Extension until March 30

The deadline for submitting the RED Model 2026 has passed, but an extension until March 30 might be granted.

Mar 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners should check TV licence rules as fee rising to £180 in April

The TV licence fee in the UK is set to rise to £180 in April, prompting pensioners to verify if they need to pay this fee or may qualify for exemptions such as free licenses for those claiming Pension Credit.

Mar 16 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deadline to contest unauthorized INSS deductions ends this Friday (20); see how it works

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil have until March 20 to contest unauthorized association deductions from their National Social Security Institute (INSS) benefits.

Mar 16 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says 'we are committed' over state pension tax changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes regarding state pension taxation, affirming a commitment to protect low-income pensioners from tax liabilities starting in 2027.

Mar 16 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline to join the agreement for illegal INSS discounts ends this Friday (20)

The deadline for pensioners to join the agreement for the refund of illegal INSS discounts ends this Friday.

Mar 16 • 14:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

OVERVIEW: When do pensioners file tax returns

The article provides an overview of the tax filing requirements for pensioners in Czechia.

Mar 16 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"As if we were just an expense" - Pensioners speak out about proposed cuts

Pensioners in Finland express their deep concerns and feelings of disrespect regarding proposed cuts to their pensions, emphasizing their contributions to society.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert warns some pensioners to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment from April 1 or pay back double

A BBC expert has warned that pensioners earning over £35,000 should consider opting out of the Winter Fuel Payment starting April 1 to avoid repaying double due to tax changes.

Mar 15 • 10:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mamata's Trump Card Ahead of Bengal Elections, Announces Payment of Due DA, Know When It Will Start

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the payment of pending dearness allowance to state employees and pensioners, starting from March 2026, as a strategic move ahead of the assembly elections.

Mar 15 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Biess granted $857 million in loans in January and February 2026

During the first two months of 2026, the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute's Bank (Biess) allocated more funds in loans to affiliates and retirees compared to the same period in 2025.

Mar 14 • 22:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert warns 'millions getting HMRC letter in April' and 'will have to pay back £300'

A BBC expert warns that millions of older households may need to repay their Winter Fuel Payment, with letters from HMRC expected to arrive in April.

Mar 14 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inflation shock could lead to unexpected State Pension boost

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may drive inflation higher, resulting in an increase in State Pension payments for UK pensioners under the Government's triple lock guarantee.

Mar 13 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners on Attendance Allowance or PIP may be due extra £344 every month from April

Pensioners receiving Attendance Allowance or PIP could see an increase of £344 in their monthly benefits starting in April due to adjustments in Pension Credit rates.

Mar 13 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses: when do I receive my March pension if my ID ends in 9

The National Social Security Administration (Anses) has announced the payment schedule for March for retirees and pensioners with ID numbers ending in 9.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

470,000 women pensioners missing out on DWP benefit worth average £2,600 a year

Research reveals that 470,000 eligible female pensioners in the UK are not claiming a crucial benefit that could average up to £2,600 annually, exacerbating issues of poverty among older women.

Mar 12 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renting pensioners feel 'deserted' by state government amid housing crisis

WA pensioner Bill Turner faces potential homelessness as he and many others struggle with the severe housing crisis in Western Australia.

Mar 11 • 21:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Study: Pensioners Are More Carefree about Finances Compared to Others

A recent study shows that Estonian pensioners experience less financial stress compared to other demographics, despite often having lower incomes.

Mar 11 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses: when do I collect my March pension if my DNI ends in 7

The article outlines the payment schedule for March pensioners in Argentina, specifically for those whose national ID number ends in 7.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Three mistakes preventing pensioners from getting over £4,000 support

Many pensioners in the UK are missing out on crucial financial support due to misconceptions about eligibility for Pension Credit, according to a report.

Mar 11 • 04:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Euthanasia pill in the mouth and to the crematorium" – deep despair erupts in the pension discussion

Many pensioners in Finland report facing financial difficulties and express anxiety over proposed pension cuts, with a significant majority feeling their dignity is at risk.

Mar 10 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State Pensioners exempt from new savings rule if born before certain date

State pensioners will not be subject to a new cash ISA savings limit announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, provided they were born before a specified date.

Mar 10 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioners told the exact amount their payments will rise in weeks

Pensioners in the UK are set to see their state pension payments increase by 4.8% on April 6, 2026, in accordance with the Triple Lock guarantee.

Mar 10 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pensioners born before 1962 exempt from new cash ISA rule

State pensioners born before 1962 are exempt from a new cash ISA rule that reduces the tax-free savings limit for individuals under 65.

Mar 10 • 13:06 UTC

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