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Tax return deadline: Will you get your self-assessment forms in on time, as millions still need to file?
With just days to go, millions of taxpayers risk a fine if they fail to get their self-assessment tax return to HMRC before the 31 January deadline.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What the government's defined benefit pension scheme raid means for you
The government wants to let companies use extra final salary scheme funds to boost the economy but there are risks involved. What does it mean for you if you have a defined benefit pension?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Deadline to top up state pension looms – should you buy National Insurance credits?
News Workers have until 5 April to make a backdated claim for NI credits to 2006, which could boost their state pension by thousands of pounds
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Pensions guide: the different types of pensions you need to know about
Tutorials Our pensions guide explains the different ways you can save for your retirement
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The 8% pension rule: what is it and is it enough to retire on?
You are probably saving this amount into a pension each month without even realising. But what is the 8% rule and is it enough to give you a comfortable retirement?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Average pension pot by age
How does your pension pot compare to your peers? We delve into the data and reveal the average pension pot for different age groups
By Ruth Emery Published
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HMRC vows to tackle overtaxed pension scandal as pensioners reclaim millions
Pensioners claimed almost £50 million in pension tax overpayment refunds in the past three months. Now, HMRC says it wants to improve the system so pension savers “pay the right amount of tax from the outset”. We explain what’s changing
By Ruth Emery Published
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Key pension changes in 2025
There are several big changes happening to pensions this year. Here’s what you need to know, from the state pension and pensions dashboards to preparing for an inheritance tax hike
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Labour urged to reconsider rejecting compensation for Waspi women
Pressure is mounting on Labour to rethink its decision to reject calls to offer Waspi women compensation.
By Ruth Emery Last updated