Pensions
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How your pension can cut your inheritance tax bill
Advice Your retirement savings can help you maximise the amount of money you leave to your family.
By David Prosser Published
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State pensioners probably aren’t going to get an 8% pay rise next year
News The “triple-lock” could in theory mean an 8% rise in state pensions this year. But that’s not going to happen. Saloni Sardana explains what the triple lock is, and why the chancellor wants to scrap it.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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In a “defined contribution” pension? Cheer up!
Advice Max King explains why today’s defined contribution pensions are in many ways better than the final salary pensions of old.
By Max King Published
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How to top up your state pension
Advice To get the full state pension, you will need to have made national insurance contributions for at least 35 years, But if don't qualify, you may be able to do something about it.
By David Prosser Published
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The drawbacks of pension drawdown
Advice Using pension drawdown to tap your retirement savings requires careful preparation, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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Beware: the government could cut tax relief on pension contributions
Advice The government may soon cut tax relief on private retirement savings, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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Regulator to clamp down on transfers out of final salary pension schemes
Advice The Financial Conduct Authority wants to make it harder for people to leave final-salary pension schemes.
By David Prosser Published
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Why you should consider deferring your state pension
Advice Deferring your state pension entitlement when you turn 66 still makes sense in some circumstances, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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How flexible working could affect your pension
Advice Flexible working may have a permanent effect on how we save for retirement, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Last updated