All (104) Articles (92) Tools (4) Blogs (8) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Blogs Getting help and advice Family and care Work Benefits Everyday money Selected filters Page 2 of 11 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article How tax relief boosts your pension contributions When you pay into your pension, the government usually adds a top-up payment called tax relief. This is the money you’d normally pay in Income Tax. Here’s what... Article The annual allowance for tax relief on pension savings Each tax year, you can usually get tax relief on your pension contributions up to 100% of your earnings or £60,000 – whichever is lower. Here’s what you need... Topic Pensions & retirement Whether you’re just starting to think about your retirement, are about to retire, or have been retired for some time, we’ve got guides for you. Article Carry forward: increase your annual allowance for pension savings If your pension savings exceed the annual allowance (£60,000 for most), check if you can use unused allowances from the last three tax years. This is called ... Article How to start your own pension You can usually join an employer’s pension scheme from age 16, start your own from age 18 or set one up for someone younger. There are many benefits to a pension,... Article A guide to pensions if you’re self-employed A pension gives you an income when you’re older, so you can retire and stop working – or work less. It can also help if you need to retire early due to poor ... Article Ill-health retirement: how to take your pension early If you’re under 55 and need to retire due to poor health, a terminal illness or a disability, check if you can take your pension early. Here’s what you need ... Article How safe is my pension? Your pension is protected so your money usually stays safe – even if your pension provider or employer goes bust. Here’s what you need to know. Article What happens to my pension if I retire abroad? If you move abroad, you can usually still claim all your pensions – including the State Pension. But it often changes how your pensions are taxed. Here’s what... Article How to transfer out of a defined benefit pension If you have a defined benefit pension, you’re usually better off leaving it where it is – even if your employer has offered you an incentive to move it to a ... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next