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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...
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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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Get a clear view of your pensions, all in one place
Be one of the first people to try the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard and help improve it for everyone.
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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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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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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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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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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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Ways to boost your pension
Your retirement is likely to be more comfortable if you have a higher income from your pension. We explain different ways that might boost your pension savings.
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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...
