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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Is the 25% tax-free pension lump sum ending or changing?

No changes to the 25% tax-free pension lump sum were announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget. Here’s what you need to know.
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How much money do I need for my retirement?

Find out how much money you're likely to need for a comfortable retirement and how much you’re currently on track to get.
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Take your whole pension in one payment

From age 55 (57 from April 2028), you can often choose to withdraw all your pension money in one go. But, depending on the value of your pension, this means ...
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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...
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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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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 ...

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