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What happens to my pension when I die?
Your pension money can usually be paid to someone else when you die, depending on the type of pension you have. Here’s what you need to know about pension death...
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What to do about someone’s pension when they’ve died
When someone dies, their pension will usually pass to the people they nominated or pay an income to their dependants. If you’re able to, it’s best to let the...
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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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Check for special features before taking or transferring your pension
Some pensions include valuable special features that might be lost if you take money too early or transfer to another provider. This can affect how much you ...
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Types of pension in the UK and how they work
There are different types of pension in the UK, including the State Pension, defined contribution, defined benefit, hybrid and cash balance schemes. We explain...
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Pensions explained
Use our guides and tools to learn how a pension can help you save for retirement. We explain what you need to know, including:
- what a pension...
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Handling Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax when someone dies: a step-by-step guide
Losing someone you care about is one of the hardest things you can go through and having to deal with tax matters on top of that can feel overwhelming. This ...
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Take your pension
Learn when and how you can take money from your pension with our guides, tools and free Pension Wise appointments.
We explain all you need to know, including:
- your...
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What is life insurance?
Life insurance is designed to reassure you that your dependants, such as your children or a partner, will be financially looked after in the event of your death....
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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:
- how...
