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How to find the best deal when taking your pension
If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money – including which products and providers to use. Find out ...
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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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When does pension auto-enrolment start?
Automatic pension enrolment usually starts at age 22, if you’re employed and earn more than £10,000 a year. But you don’t have to wait, you can ask to join from...
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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 to complain about a problem with your pension
If you have a problem with your pension, including about the State Pension or bad advice from a financial adviser, you can complain. Here’s what you need to ...
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Take your whole pension in one payment
From age 55 (57 from April 2028), you can often choose to withdraw all your pension money in one go. But, depending on the value of your pension, this means ...
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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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State Pension
Your State Pension is based on how many years you’ve made National Insurance contributions. Use our guides and tools to learn more, including:
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What to do with your pension if you’re made redundant
If you’re made redundant, your workplace pension savings are still safe. You can either leave your pension where it is or transfer it to a new provider. Here’s...
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Find out your pension type
Use our free tool to check what type of pension you have, so you can understand how it works and your options.