All (178) Articles (169) Tools (2) Blogs (7) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Family and care Benefits Work Blogs Getting help and advice Everyday money Contact us Selected filters Page 4 of 18 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article 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 ... Article How tax relief boosts your pension contributions When you pay into your pension, the government usually adds a top-up payment called tax relief. This is the money you’d normally pay in Income Tax. Here’s what... Article 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... Article 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... Article 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,... Topic Make the most of your pension Our free guides and tools can help you make the most of your pension, including ways to boost it and how and when you can take an income. Article How to complain about delays to your pension Here’s how long your pension provider and employer have to make payments, transfers and deal with other requests. Plus, what to do if they miss the deadline. Article How to calculate your estimated pension and retirement income It’s a good idea to regularly check how much retirement income you’re on track to get and consider ways to boost it if you need to. Here’s what you need to know. Article The annual allowance for tax relief on pension savings Each tax year, you can usually get tax relief on your pension contributions up to 100% of your earnings or £60,000 – whichever is lower. Here’s what you need... Article How tax works on pension income Your pension is usually counted as part of your earnings, so you’ll pay tax on any income above your tax-free allowances. Here’s all you need to know, including... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next