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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 ...
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What to do if your pension transfer is stopped or delayed

When you ask to transfer your pension to a new provider, the old provider will make checks before moving your money. If they're worried your new scheme might...
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Help if your employer fails to pay into your pension

If you have a workplace pension, your employer must transfer money to the pension provider regularly – usually every month. Here’s what to do if you spot missing...
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How to complain about delays to your pension

Here’s how long your pension provider and employer have to make payments, transfers and deal with other requests. Plus, what to do if they miss the deadline.
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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.
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Increase your State Pension with voluntary National Insurance contributions

You usually need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance (NI) contributions to get the full State Pension. If you do not have enough, you can pay to fill gaps...
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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...
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How to calculate your estimated pension and retirement income

It’s a good idea to regularly check how much retirement income you’re on track to get and consider ways to boost it if you need to. Here’s what you need to know.
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How a retirement annuity contract works

Retirement annuity contracts are an old type of pension scheme you might have if you were self-employed (or your employer did not offer a workplace pension) ...
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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,...

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