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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

The Question of Wealth: Now Quickly Top Up Your Pension

German savers can make voluntary contributions to the statutory pension insurance until the end of March 2025 to save on taxes, which may benefit their retirement.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadian couples say they need $1.7M to retire. Are you on track?

A recent survey indicates that Canadian couples believe they need $1.7 million in savings to retire comfortably, reflecting an increase from previous years.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Private Retirement Provision: Is the SPD Falling into the Riester Trap Again?

The SPD is warned that its new approach to private retirement savings may repeat the failures of the Riester pension scheme, which has been criticized for benefiting the financial industry more than retirees.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to deduct contributions to IKZE in PIT and recover even a few thousand zlotys?

The article explains how individuals can benefit from the IKZE tax deduction and recover money through lower taxes when filing their annual tax returns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Farewell Party: A Reward Perhaps, But No Salary

A savings bank in Niedersachsen, Germany, faced a tax dispute over a lavish farewell party for its retiring CEO, which was deemed to exceed allowable expense limits, but successfully defended against the tax authorities' claims.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: 'I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?'

A 65-year-old man who was self-employed during part of his career questions whether his savings of 120,000 euros will be sufficient for his retirement needs.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-Employed in Retirement: 'I have saved 120,000 Euros, but is that enough for retirement?'

A 65-year-old former self-employed man is worried that his savings of 120,000 Euros may not be sufficient for his retirement after not contributing to a statutory pension scheme.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man, who spent part of his career self-employed and did not contribute to the statutory pension system, is now worried whether his savings will be sufficient for retirement.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-Employed in Retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

The article discusses the concerns of a 65-year-old man, a former self-employed individual, facing uncertainty about whether his savings will be sufficient for retirement after not contributing to the state pension system.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-Employed in Retirement: 'I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?'

A 65-year-old self-employed man questions whether his savings will be adequate for his upcoming retirement.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man worries whether his savings of 120,000 euros will be sufficient for his retirement, having not contributed to the statutory pension scheme during his self-employment.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man worries whether his savings of 120,000 euros will be sufficient for retirement, given that he did not contribute to the statutory pension scheme during his self-employment.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Boost pension pot by ยฃ37k if you stop making 5 common mistakes

Consumer advice organization Which? reveals how avoiding common pension-saving mistakes can significantly increase retirement savings by ยฃ37,000 with just a small monthly investment.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People approaching state pension age face one-year gap under new HMRC rules

People nearing retirement will encounter a significant change in ISA savings rules starting April 2027, affecting their tax-free savings options.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will there be more interest on PF?

The article discusses the possibility of an increase in interest rates on Provident Fund (PF) savings in India.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fees for pension savings will swallow up to half of the returns

The article discusses how certain fees related to pension savings in Czechia can consume a significant portion of the investment returns.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

XXI Banorte ranks as the Afore with the highest yield in the system

Afore XXI Banorte has achieved the highest annualized yield within the National Retirement Savings System for the beginning of 2026, driven by strong year-to-date performance.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IMSS and Consar sign an agreement to protect workers' savings

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the National Commission for the Retirement Savings System (Consar) have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing the oversight of pension plans and preventing fraudulent practices affecting workers' retirement savings.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Age of an Employee Matters Only for 'Enrolling' Them in the PPK

An employee who turns 55 is not required to take action to continue saving in the PPK, as the law stipulates that employer contributions remain unchanged regardless of the employee's age.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Access ARM Pensions pushes PPP, FCY fund

Access ARM Pensions is committed to enhancing long-term retirement savings through its new Personal Pension Plan and dollar-denominated pension fund in Nigeria.

Feb 17 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Afores Begin 2026 on 'the Right Foot'; Accumulate 158 Billion Pesos in Capital Gains in January: Consar

Afores in Mexico reported capital gains of 158 billion pesos in January 2026, despite a decrease from the same month last year.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Worried about their retirement, reluctant towards taxes, the French increasingly favor the PER

More than 12.7 million French citizens hold a retirement savings plan (PER) as of Q3 2025, reflecting a growing trend among savers to secure their financial future.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

A trick to avoid taxation on retirement savings: Switch to another fund

The article discusses a method to bypass taxation on retirement savings by transferring funds to a different investment fund.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Wall Street could seize your retirement savings in the next financial crash โ€” and it's perfectly legal

The article discusses how legal changes may allow Wall Street and financial institutions to potentially take over Americans' retirement savings in the event of a financial crash.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Boomers abandon the passbook for funds: how the generation now retiring invests

The retiring baby boomer generation in Spain is increasingly investing in sophisticated financial products rather than traditional savings accounts.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A participant in PPK can return to accumulating funds

Employees who previously opted out of Poland's Employee Capital Plans (PPK) can rejoin and resume contributions to save for retirement.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Take Care of Your Pension Yourself. Experts Advise How to Do It

The article discusses the importance of self-managing oneโ€™s pension and offers expert advice on how individuals can secure their retirement savings effectively.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The executor seized manโ€™s retirement savings, which he had saved from non-seizable minimums. Itโ€™s alright, said the Constitutional Court.

The Czech Constitutional Court upheld the seizure of a man's retirement savings, stating it was permissible even though the savings were derived from a non-seizable income.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Post Office's Amazing Scheme, '0' Risk and Earning โ‚น17,000 Every Month

India's post office savings scheme offers a steady income with zero risk, allowing individuals to earn over โ‚น17,000 monthly post-retirement.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Dad discovers ยฃ26,000 in missing savings and urges others to take action

A father in the UK has uncovered ยฃ26,000 in missed pension savings and is encouraging others to check for forgotten retirement pots.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Fox News AI Newsletter: 'The American people are being lied to about AI'

The newsletter discusses statements from Palantir's Shyam Sankar on misinformation regarding AI job displacement, while also featuring opinions on retirement savings in the AI era and Chevron's strategies to manage AI energy costs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Afore XXI Banorte: 2025 Returns Reinforce SAR as the Main Long-Term Savings Vehicle

Afore XXI Banorte highlighted that, by the end of 2025, the Retirement Savings System (SAR) exhibited remarkable performance, solidifying its role as the primary long-term savings instrument for Mexican workers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Client claims to have lost R$ 600 thousand in retirement savings after investing in brokerage accused of fraud in Ribeirรฃo Preto

A man claims to have lost R$ 600,000 of his retirement funds after investing in Mercatore Investimentos, whose partners are accused of defrauding investors and disappearing with their money.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Which Afores Have the Highest Returns? Here We Tell You

The article discusses the Afores in Mexico that currently offer the highest returns on retirement savings accounts.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

CAROL ROTH: The money in your 'safe' savings account could vanish overnight

Many Americans mistakenly believe that their savings in trusted banks or credit unions are completely safe, as illustrated by a retiree's shocking experience of potential loss of her life savings.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Elon Musk says you can skip retirement savings in the age of AI. Not so fast

Elon Musk suggests that advancements in AI might render retirement savings unnecessary, but this idea warrants skepticism.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pension Funds: Dentists Know: Sloppy Oversight Hurts Their Wealth

The pension fund of dentists in Berlin reportedly lost an estimated one billion euros due to risky investments, jeopardizing the retirement savings of around 10,000 dentists.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Private Investment: More People in Germany Invest in the Stock Market

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advises citizens to start investing early, emphasizing the importance of private savings for maintaining living standards in retirement.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Elon Musk: Don't save for retirement - It won't matter

Elon Musk argues that technological abundance will render retirement savings unnecessary, sparking reactions amid rising living costs and economic insecurity.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Pensions alert as experts warn of ยฃ26,000 'gap'

Experts warn that many savers may face a ยฃ26,000 shortfall in their retirement savings, leading to a significant mismatch between expectations and reality.

Jan 10 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP and watchdogs issue ยฃ5,000 alert for pension savers

The DWP and regulatory bodies have alerted millions of pension savers that they may be missing out on substantial funds from their retirement accounts due to undisclosed performance and charges by pension schemes.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

4 major pension changes coming in 2026 as millions to retire later

Significant alterations to both state and private pensions are set to take effect in 2026, impacting millions of future retirees.

Jan 6 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

A Good Year for PPK. The Program is Growing, Savers Earned a Lot

The article discusses the significant growth in assets within the Employees' Capital Plans (PPK) in 2025, the factors influencing participant increases, the solid returns achieved, expert forecasts for 2026, and the potential impact of a government review on the system and predictions for other retirement programs.

Dec 30 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
Life & Tech

SPD politician on stock pension: 'I do not denigrate stocks'

SPD General Secretary Tim Klรผssendorf advocates for private retirement savings and supports state pension funds with clear regulations, amidst discussions on promoting early investment in stocks for retirement.

Dec 29 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Corriere della Sera
Life & Tech

Bigger house, children's education, retirement: how to invest and grow savings, 3 plans to imitate

The article discusses three family profiles with varying ages and needs, outlining how to approach financial planning for housing, education, and retirement through various investment strategies.

May 13 โ€ข 07:58 UTC

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