All (99) Articles (93) Blogs (6) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Work Blogs Family and care Benefits Getting help and advice Money troubles Savings Selected filters Page 5 of 10 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Topic Pensions & retirement Whether you’re just starting to think about your retirement, are about to retire, or have been retired for some time, we’ve got guides for you. Article 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... 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 Early retirement Early retirement might sound like a good idea if you’re made redundant or want to make a change. But it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons. Take the time... Article How to transfer your overseas pension to the UK If you have a pension that’s based overseas, you can usually choose to leave it abroad or transfer it to a scheme in the UK. Here’s what you need to know. Article Carry forward: increase your annual allowance for pension savings If your pension savings exceed the annual allowance (£60,000 for most), check if you can use unused allowances from the last three tax years. This is called ... Article Can I use my pension to pay off debt? If you owe money and are aged 55 or over, you might consider using your pension savings to clear debt. But you could end up paying more tax and having less money... Topic 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... Article 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. Article Take your pension as multiple lump sums If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to leave the money invested and take cash lump... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next