All (100) Articles (85) Tools (11) Blogs (4) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Family and care About us Blogs Benefits Work Everyday money Homes Selected filters Page 8 of 11 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article Early retirement Early retirement might sound like a good idea if you’re made redundant or want to make a change. But it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons. Take the time... Article Divorce and money calculator Find out how to manage your money and think about finances when going through divorce. The calculator also includes details on where to get professional help... Article Increase your retirement income with Pension Credit If you’ve reached State Pension age, check if you can claim Pension Credit – this extra retirement income could pay you thousands a year. It also means you could... Article How to plan for retirement: Retirement planning checklist Planning for retirement many years before you aim to stop working gives you time to boost your income if you need to. Our checklist explains... 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 Increase your State Pension with voluntary National Insurance contributions You usually need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance (NI) contributions to get the full State Pension. If you do not have enough, you can pay to fill gaps... 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 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 choose your own pension investment options Your pension provider will typically manage your money for you, so you do not need to do anything. But if you have a defined contribution pension, you might ... Article Workplace pensions: how your employer’s pension scheme works If you have an employer, they must offer a pension scheme so you can save money for your retirement. Your employer usually sets this up for you automatically... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next