Pensions
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Six out of 10 retirees who accessed a pension didn’t use Pension Wise - how does the guidance service work?
Many pension savers don’t bother using the free government-backed service Pension Wise. So, how does it work, and could it be useful for you?
By Ruth Emery Published
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DWP identifies £450m of state pension underpayments – are you owed money?
News We have the latest details of the government's investigation into underpaid state pensions following admin errors.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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225,000 savers cashed out their pension savings last year – what are the risks of a retirement raid?
Pension savers have more flexibility on how to access their retirement pot but there are risks if you make the wrong decision
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How to do a mid-retirement MOT
You may have heard of a midlife MOT, but experts say a mid-retirement MOT is also essential to ensure your finances are on track and your pension savings last as long as you do
By Ruth Emery Published
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Is an inflation-linked annuity or a level annuity better value?
What makes more sense as a retirement plan: an inflation-linked annuity or a level annuity?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What happens to your pension if you retire abroad?
Thousands of wealthy individuals are leaving the UK to avoid higher taxes. We look at what happens to your pension if you retire abroad.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to set up a pension if you're self-employed
Features Three-quarters of self-employed workers are not paying into a pension, meaning millions of people could be woefully unprepared for retirement. We explain the different pension options and reveal the best providers
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs so if you’ve lost touch with your cash, we outline some simple steps to find lost pensions, investments, savings accounts and Premium Bonds
By Samantha Partington Published
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Pension schemes pledge to ‘back British’ with £25 billion private markets investment
For pension savers, the commitment to invest in private assets could mean higher returns
By Laura Miller Published