https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed In the excitement of getting stuck into life in a new country and tackling all the challenges that presents, it's easy for pensions to slip down the list of things to keep track of. But don't let it fall off the radar, follow The Local's guide to manage your Swedish pension. https://www.thelocal.se/20180223/how-to-manage-your-pension-in-sweden-even-if-youre-not-planning-to-stay Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:36:44 +0100 how-to-manage-your-pension-in-sweden-even-if-youre-not-planning-to-stay Sweden's system for determining pension age changes this year. What are the rules and how can you get your pension when the time comes? https://www.thelocal.se/20220301/reader-question-when-am-i-eligible-for-a-swedish-pension Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:59:44 +0100 reader-question-when-am-i-eligible-for-a-swedish-pension Pension-planning is an important part of keeping on top of your personal finances, and that's true whether you've moved to Sweden for the long haul, plan to stay for just a few years, or are choosing to retire to the Scandinavian country. https://www.thelocal.se/20200208/eight-questions-and-answers-to-help-you-plan-your-swedish-pension Sat, 08 Feb 2020 08:46:38 +0100 eight-questions-and-answers-to-help-you-plan-your-swedish-pension What authorities do you need to inform before you leave, are you liable to Swedish tax and how can you access your Swedish pension? Here's a checklist. https://www.thelocal.se/20220513/checklist-heres-what-you-need-to-do-if-you-move-away-from-sweden Fri, 13 May 2022 14:42:22 +0200 checklist-heres-what-you-need-to-do-if-you-move-away-from-sweden All of Sweden's parliamentary parties have agreed to introduce a 'gas pedal' to the pension system, allowing for pensions to increase when the economy is doing well. https://www.thelocal.se/20250826/swedish-parties-agree-to-raise-pensions-when-economy-is-good Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:31:26 +0200 swedish-parties-agree-to-raise-pensions-when-economy-is-good Accompanying partners of Swedish work permit holders can often find it difficult to find work in Sweden, spending time out of the labour market with knock-on effects for their future finances. How should couples like this save for the future? https://www.thelocal.se/20250408/how-can-one-income-couples-in-sweden-save-for-both-partners-retirement Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:28:37 +0200 how-can-one-income-couples-in-sweden-save-for-both-partners-retirement The leader of Sweden’s opposition Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson used Labour Day to launch a major proposal to overhaul pensions for people with long working lives. https://www.thelocal.se/20250501/swedens-social-democrats-propose-major-pensions-reform-in-labour-day-announcement Thu, 01 May 2025 17:20:07 +0200 swedens-social-democrats-propose-major-pensions-reform-in-labour-day-announcement If you live and work in Sweden, you may have received an orange envelope with important information about your pension. The document can feel intimidating, but here's what you need to know in order to decipher it. https://www.thelocal.se/20200217/explained-how-to-decipher-your-orange-pensions-envelope-in-sweden Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:34:52 +0100 explained-how-to-decipher-your-orange-pensions-envelope-in-sweden Everyone who lives and works in Sweden will soon receive their so-called 'orange envelope', the annual statement that reveals the size of your future Swedish pension. Here are the key dates to be aware of in 2025. https://www.thelocal.se/20210215/coming-soon-what-to-expect-when-you-get-your-swedish-pension-statement Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:31:23 +0100 coming-soon-what-to-expect-when-you-get-your-swedish-pension-statement From the start of 2025, pensioners in Sweden are expected to receive more money in their bank account. https://www.thelocal.se/20241021/swedish-income-pensions-set-to-increase-4-percent-in-2025 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:03:51 +0200 swedish-income-pensions-set-to-increase-4-percent-in-2025 A lot of people who move to Sweden do so mid-career. A UK reader asked us if it was possible to transfer an overseas occupation pension to Sweden. You can but it's not always worth it. https://www.thelocal.se/20240209/reader-question-is-it-possible-to-transfer-a-foreign-pension-to-sweden Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:18:22 +0100 reader-question-is-it-possible-to-transfer-a-foreign-pension-to-sweden "Old ladies need more money!" a group of grey-haired women chants in front of Sweden's parliament, as their recurring protest against the country's pension system enters its 10th year. https://www.thelocal.se/20230413/swedish-retirees-demand-fairer-pensions-for-women Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:14:11 +0200 swedish-retirees-demand-fairer-pensions-for-women Sweden's ruling Social Democrats have proposed a compromise deal on pensions with the opposition, in a last-ditch attempt to break the spring budget deadlock. https://www.thelocal.se/20220601/swedish-social-democrats-bid-to-break-budget-deadlock Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:08:54 +0200 swedish-social-democrats-bid-to-break-budget-deadlock Have you ever wondered what to do with your private pension plan when moving to another European country? https://www.thelocal.se/20220328/explained-how-the-new-pan-european-personal-pension-works Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:33:34 +0200 explained-how-the-new-pan-european-personal-pension-works An international analysis has concluded that Sweden's pensions system is one of the five best in the world – but there is plenty of room for improvement. https://www.thelocal.se/20191023/swedens-pensions-system-ranked-fifth-best-in-the-world Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:39:40 +0200 swedens-pensions-system-ranked-fifth-best-in-the-world Sweden's Riksdag parliament is expected to vote today to raise the age of retirement. https://www.thelocal.se/20191013/why-swedens-parliament-is-set-to-raise-retirement-age-and-how-it-will-change Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:10:54 +0200 why-swedens-parliament-is-set-to-raise-retirement-age-and-how-it-will-change A proposal for changes to Sweden’s pensions system could see incremental increases to retirement age beginning next year. https://www.thelocal.se/20190202/sweden-to-increase-retirement-age-from-next-year Sat, 02 Feb 2019 18:49:30 +0100 sweden-to-increase-retirement-age-from-next-year A plan to achieve gender equal pensions and reduce the gap earned through them by women and men has been agreed by Sweden’s pensions review committee (Pensionsgruppen), the Swedish government has announced. https://www.thelocal.se/20170123/sweden-unveils-gender-equal-pensions-plan Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:46:36 +0100 sweden-unveils-gender-equal-pensions-plan Sweden is in pretty good shape compared to its EU neighbours regarding its ageing population. High workplace participation, a late retirement age and fairly high immigration levels are working to the country’s benefit, an EU report says. https://www.thelocal.se/20150517/sweden-well-positioned-for-greyer-future Sun, 17 May 2015 18:22:18 +0200 sweden-well-positioned-for-greyer-future Eight of ten Swedes now believe they won't get a pension that will cover their living expenses after retiring, a Gothenburg University study has revealed. Women were more likely to feel despondent than men were. https://www.thelocal.se/20140428/swedes-distrust-of-pensions-on-the-up Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:37:00 +0200 swedes-distrust-of-pensions-on-the-up