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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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How much should I save for retirement?
You’ll need retirement income of at least £13,900 a year, or £22,500 if you’re in a couple – according to the Retirement Living Standards. This covers your essential...
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How to invest your pension after taking money out
If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose to take some money out and leave the rest invested so it can continue to grow. Here’s what...
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Pension scheme fees and charges explained
Most defined contribution pension schemes charge fees to invest and manage your money. You usually won’t pay any charges if you have a defined benefit pension....
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Bereavement Support Payment: eligibility, how to claim and how much you'll get
Losing a partner is one of the hardest things you can go through and worrying about money can make an already devastating time even harder. If your husband, ...
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Ways to close the gender pensions gap
On average, women have around half as much saved in a pension as men by age 60. Here are steps you can take to help close the gender pensions gap.
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What is COPE and how does it affect my State Pension?
COPE stands for ‘Contracted Out Pension Equivalent’ and might reduce how much State Pension you qualify for – though there may be ways to boost it. It only affects...
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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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What is the State Pension triple lock and is it ending?
The amount of State Pension you get increases in April each year. The triple lock means the rise will either match the rate of inflation, average earnings or...
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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,...
