All (98) Articles (87) Tools (1) Blogs (10) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Blogs Family and care Benefits Savings Work Selected filters Page 7 of 10 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular 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 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 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. Article 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.... Article How to split pensions in a divorce or dissolution Always include pensions in a divorce or dissolution, they might be your biggest assets and can be worth more than your home. Here’s what you need to know, including... Article 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... Article 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,... Article Find out your pension type Use our free tool to check what type of pension you have, so you can understand how it works and your options. Article State Pension: how it works The State Pension is regular money you can claim from the government to help when you retire. Find out how much State Pension you’ll get, the age you can claim... Article The Pension Protection Fund If you have a defined benefit pension and your company goes out of business, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will step in to find a new provider or pay you... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next