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Types of pension in the UK and how they work

There are different types of pension in the UK, including the State Pension, defined contribution, defined benefit, hybrid and cash balance schemes. We explain...
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- include optional extra details about your pension contributions or student loan repayments
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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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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 use salary sacrifice to boost your pension and pay less tax

Salary sacrifice lets you exchange some of your wages for a different benefit from your employer, like a company car or pension contributions. You’ll then pay...
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A guide to pensions if you’re self-employed

A pension gives you an income when you’re older, so you can retire and stop working – or work less. It can also help if you need to retire early due to poor ...
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Pension myths vs. facts: get the truth

To mark Pensions Awareness Week, it's time to set the record straight on some common pension myths and facts. In our blog, we share the truths behind it all ...
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Boost your pension with additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)

One way to top up your pension savings is by making additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) – either by paying more into your existing scheme or setting up...
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What is a pension scheme and how does it work?

Saving into a pension will give you money to live on when you’re older – often a regular income so you can give up work. Your pension savings will usually be...
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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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