Search results for

Clear all

Pensions and retirement
Family and care
Benefits
Work
Blogs
Getting help and advice
Everyday money
Money troubles

Selected filters

Page 5 of 20

Sort by

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

Defined benefit pension schemes: final salary and career average explained

A defined benefit pension is a type of workplace pension scheme. The money you get when you retire is based on your salary and the number of years you’ve been...
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...
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

Do I have to pay back pension overpayments?

If your pension provider has paid you too much, you’ll usually need to pay it back. 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...
Article

What happens to my pension when I die?

Your pension money can usually be paid to someone else when you die, depending on the type of pension you have. Here’s what you need to know about pension death...
Article

Take your pension as a guaranteed income: annuities explained

If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to convert some or all of your pension into...
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...
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...

Free money and pensions guidance

Our help is impartial and free to use, whether that’s online or over the phone.

Pension questions?

Get in touch. One of our pension specialists will be happy to answer them.

Money questions?

Our team are available online or over the phone to explain what you need to know.

Search results for

Filter by topics

Article

The annual allowance for tax relief on pension savings

Article

Defined benefit pension schemes: final salary and career average explained

Types of pension in the UK and how they work

Article

Tax-free pension lump sum allowances

Article

Do I have to pay back pension overpayments?

Article

Take your pension as multiple lump sums

Article

What happens to my pension when I die?

Article

Take your pension as a guaranteed income: annuities explained

Article

Can I use my pension to pay off debt?

Article

How tax relief boosts your pension contributions

Related searches

Free money and pensions guidance

Pension questions?

Money questions?