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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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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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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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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.
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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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Ill-health retirement: how to take your pension early
If you’re under 55 and need to retire due to poor health, a terminal illness or a disability, check if you can take your pension early. Here’s what you need ...
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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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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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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...
