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Pension scheme fees and charges explained
Most defined contribution pension schemes charge fees to invest and manage your money. You usually won’t pay any charges if you have a defined benefit pension....
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Handling Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax when someone dies: a step-by-step guide
Losing someone you care about is one of the hardest things you can go through and having to deal with tax matters on top of that can feel overwhelming. This ...
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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...
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A guide to Armed Forces pensions
Find out how the Armed Forces Pension Scheme works, including how much you might get, when you can claim and what happens when you die.
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When can I take money from my pension?
The earliest you can take money from your private pension is usually age 55 (57 from April 2028), but it’s normally designed to pay out around age 65 or older....
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Pension statements explained: what your provider must tell you
Checking your pension statements regularly lets you keep track of your retirement savings and spot any problems. Here’s what you need to know.
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Phased or partial pension drawdown explained
Pension drawdown lets you take money from your pension while leaving it invested, including the option to take a tax-free lump sum. Rather than moving all your...
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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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Workplace pension contributions: how much must be paid in
Find out how much of your wages you and your employer must pay into your workplace pension, including our quick and easy calculator.
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Collective defined contribution pensions explained
A collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme pays you a regular income for life when you retire. Everyone’s money is invested together in a single fund to ...
