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Ways to boost your pension
Your retirement is likely to be more comfortable if you have a higher income from your pension. We explain different ways that might boost your pension savings.
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Pension transfers and consolidation
Our guides can help you decide if transferring or consolidating your pensions is right for you, including how to find pension advice. We explain:
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Ill-health retirement: how to take your pension early
If you’re under 55 and need to retire due to poor health, a terminal illness or a disability, check if you can take your pension early. Here’s what you need ...
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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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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...
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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...
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How to find old or lost pensions
If you’ve lost touch with a pension provider, they will not know how to pay you when you retire. Here’s how to trace all your pensions so you do not miss out...
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Can I use my pension to pay off debt?
If you owe money and are aged 55 or over, you might consider using your pension savings to clear debt. But you could end up paying more tax and having less money...
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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...
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Take your pension as a guaranteed income: annuities explained
If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to convert some or all of your pension into...
