All (105) Articles (92) Tools (4) Blogs (9) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Blogs Getting help and advice Family and care Work About us Benefits Everyday money Selected filters Page 10 of 11 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article 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 ... Article 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. Tool Workplace pension contribution calculator If you’re an employee you’ve probably been automatically enrolled into a pension by your employer. Use our workplace pension contribution calculator to... Article 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... Blog post What is the gender pensions gap and why does it exist? The gender pensions gap is the difference between men’s and women’s average pension values. Find out why women often approach retirement with far less saved. Topic 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: how... Article Help if your pension scheme is closing (winding up) Find out what happens if your pension scheme is closing, including how long it takes and the options you’re likely to have. Blog post Celebrating 10 years of Pension Wise Our service to help people better understand their pension options is turning ten years old. Find out more as we celebrate a decade of Pension Wise. Article Book a free pensions and divorce or dissolution appointment If you’re in the early stages of a divorce or dissolution, our pension specialists can give you free and impartial guidance on your pension options. Blog post Help if you have a frozen pension from a previous job If you leave a job, your workplace pension is usually ‘frozen’ with no more money paid in. Here’s what you need to know and your options, including how to find... Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next