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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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Personal pensions: set up your own private pension
You can set up your own personal or private pension for any reason, but it’s more common if you’re self-employed, don’t work or want to save more than your employer’s...
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What happens to my pension if I leave a job or opt out?
If you opt out or stop paying into a pension, any money you’ve built up remains yours. You can usually choose to leave it where it is or transfer it to a new...
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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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Defined contribution pension schemes explained
With a defined contribution pension, you build up a pot of money you can use to give you an income in retirement. Here’s what you need to know.
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Take your pension later than planned: late retirement explained
Your pension is designed to start paying out on a certain date, but you can usually choose when you want to claim it. If you can afford to, delaying retirement...
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Workplace pension contributions: how much must be paid in
Find out how much of your wages you and your employer must pay into your workplace pension, including our quick and easy calculator.
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The Pension Protection Fund
If you have a defined benefit pension and your company goes out of business, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will step in to find a new provider or pay you...
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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 are pensions protected?
Many different organisations help to protect your pension, such as The Pensions Regulator and The Pensions Ombudsman. Here’s what you need to know, including...
