BBC Radio 4's Money Box LiveMonday, 29 December 2008,at 1502 GMT On Radio 4 and Online
BBC Radio 4's Money Box LiveMonday, 29 December 2008,at 1502 GMT On Radio 4 and Online
On Monday's Money Box Live, Paul Lewis will take your questions about pensions and put them to a panel of experts.
On Monday's Money Box Live, Paul Lewis took your questions about pensions and put them to a panel of experts.
January 2009 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first pension payment, following the passing of the Old Age Pensions Act in August 1908.
January 2009 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first pension payment, following the passing of the Old Age Pensions Act in August 1908.
And after being in operation for more than a century the system will change in 2012 when personal accounts - the new government-backed, national pension plan - will be introduced.
And after being in operation for more than a century the system will change in 2012 when personal accounts - the new government-backed, national pension plan - will be introduced.
In addition to the state pension, there are a number of other options available: You may also be thinking about choosing to take out a private or work scheme.
In addition to the state pension, there are a number of other options available: You may also be thinking about choosing to take out a private or work scheme.
So if you have a question about pensions then why not give us a call?
How will personal accounts work and will they affect your pension?
How will personal accounts work and will they affect your pension?
If you are choosing a private scheme how much do you need to save and what else should you be thinking about?
If you are choosing a private scheme how much do you need to save and what else should you be thinking about?
Perhaps you have a question about an occupational pension.
Perhaps you have a question about an occupational pension.
If you are about to purchase an annuity how do you make sure you get the best rate and can you change provider?
If you are about to purchase an annuity how do you make sure you get the best rate and can you change provider?
Whatever your question, Paul Lewis and experts will be here to offer advice.
Whatever your question, Paul Lewis and experts were here to offer advice.
He will be joined by:
Paul was joined by:
• Michelle Cracknell, strategy director at investment group Skandia• Tom McPhail, head of pensions research, Hargreaves Lansdown• Malcolm McLean, chief executive, The Pensions Advisory Service
• Michelle Cracknell, strategy director at investment group Skandia• Tom McPhail, head of pensions research, Hargreaves Lansdown• Malcolm McLean, chief executive, The Pensions Advisory Service
Presenter: Paul LewisProducer: Martin Bedford
Presenter: Paul LewisProducer: Martin Bedford
You can call the programme when lines open on Monday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444.
