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What to do if your ill-health pension is refused

If you're unable to work due to an illness or accident, you can ask to get your pension earlier than age 55 – the usual minimum. Here’s how to appeal if your...
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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.
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How tax works on pension income

Your pension is usually counted as part of your earnings, so you’ll pay tax on any income above your tax-free allowances. Here’s all you need to know, including...
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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.
Buying or selling your home: find a professional

Buying and selling homes mean big financial decisions. So it’s important to get help and know where to find reliable advice at each stage – from taking out a...
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Why has my pension pot gone down in value?

The way your pension is invested could mean that your pot isn’t worth what it used to be. Find out why and what you can do to help rebuild your savings for retirement.
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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...
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How much should I save for retirement?

Are you looking at how much you should save for retirement? According to the Retirement Living Standards, the minimum income for a single person in retirement...
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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 ...
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How to get your pension contributions refunded

If you leave your pension scheme within 30 days of joining it (or two years if it’s a defined benefit scheme), you can usually ask for a refund of your contributions....

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