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State Pension: how it works
The State Pension is regular money you can claim from the government to help when you retire. Find out how much State Pension you’ll get, the age you can claim...
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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 your pension if your employer goes out of business
You’ll keep your workplace pension if your employer goes bust, but it might be moved to a different provider. Here’s what you need to know.
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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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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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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 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...
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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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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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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.
