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    Take your pension How and when to take your pension – your options explained
    Tax and pensions How tax relief, tax-free allowances and tax on income works
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    Tools

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    Pension calculator

    Tool

    Money Midlife MOT

    Tool

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    Get a free Pension Wise appointment

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