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Increase your State Pension by deferring your claim
If you decide not to claim your State Pension when you reach State Pension age, you can usually increase the amount you’re entitled to. You do not have to let...
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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 ...
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State Pension
Your State Pension is based on how many years you’ve made National Insurance contributions. Use our guides and tools to learn more, including:
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How to transfer out of a defined benefit pension
If you have a defined benefit pension, you’re usually better off leaving it where it is – even if your employer has offered you an incentive to move it to a ...
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How to claim compensation for a pension problem or poor advice
If you’re unhappy with your pension provider, or a financial adviser has given you poor advice, you might be able to claim compensation for any money you’ve ...
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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...
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When does pension auto-enrolment start?
Automatic pension enrolment usually starts at age 22, if you’re employed and earn more than £10,000 a year. But you don’t have to wait, you can ask to join from...
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A guide to pensions if you’re self-employed
A pension gives you an income when you’re older, so you can retire and stop working – or work less. It can also help if you need to retire early due to poor ...
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Child Benefit and the State Pension
Did you know that claiming Child Benefit could mean you get more State Pension? Retirement might be the last thing on your mind when you’re looking after a new...
