All (76) Articles (65) Tools (2) Blogs (9) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Savings Blogs Family and care Homes Benefits Everyday money Tools and calculators Selected filters Page 2 of 8 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article The tapered annual allowance for pension savings If you earn more than £200,000 in a tax year, you might be affected by the tapered annual allowance. This limits the amount of pension savings you can get tax... Article How to invest your pension after taking money out If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose to take some money out and leave the rest invested so it can continue to grow. Here’s what... Article Early retirement Early retirement might sound like a good idea if you’re made redundant or want to make a change. But it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons. Take the time... Article Take your pension as multiple lump sums If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to leave the money invested and take cash lump... Blog post How much should I save for retirement? You’ll need retirement income of at least £13,900 a year, or £22,500 if you’re in a couple – according to the Retirement Living Standards. This covers your essential... Article Boost your pension with contribution matching If your employer offers contribution matching, they’ll pay more into your pension when you do. If you can afford to, it’s an easy way to boost your retirement... Topic Tax and pensions Pensions have a unique feature – your savings are normally boosted by extra money from the government, called tax relief. You can also usually take some of your... Article Tax-free pension lump sum allowances You can usually take up to 25% from each of your pensions as tax-free lump sums, provided the total is less than £268,275. We explain the lump sum allowance ... Article How tax on savings and investments works Depending on how much you earn, you might have to pay tax on savings interest or investment income. This guide takes you through it, plus tax-free ways to save... Article How to plan for retirement: Retirement planning checklist Planning for retirement many years before you aim to stop working gives you time to boost your income if you need to. Our checklist explains... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next