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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...

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How to complain about a problem with your pension

If you have a problem with your pension, including about the State Pension or bad advice from a financial adviser, you can complain. Here’s what you need to ...

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What to do about someone’s pension when they’ve died

When someone dies, their pension will usually pass to the people they nominated or pay an income to their dependants. If you’re able to, it’s best to let the...

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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 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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Take money from your pension when you need it: pension drawdown explained

If you have a defined contribution pension, one way to take your money is to use flexi-access drawdown. This lets you withdraw some tax-free cash and leave the...

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How to take your pension: a step-by-step guide

It’s a good idea to plan how you’ll take your pension many years before you retire. This gives you time to understand your options, decide when you might be ...

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How to find old or lost pensions

If you’ve lost touch with a pension provider, they will not know how to pay you when you retire. Here’s how to trace all your pensions so you do not miss out...