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Inheriting pensions: government proposes new pensions ‘death tax’ ‒ what it means for you
Government accused of sneaking significant changes to the way inherited pensions are taxed ‘through the back door’. We explain what it means for you
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Midlife MOT: what is it and who can get one?
The government has launched an online midlife MOT to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance and career skills. But how does it work, who can get one and would you pass it?
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A third of eligible homeowners fail to claim Pension Credit - how to make sure you don’t miss out on thousands of pounds a year
Features An estimated 850,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, which is worth £3,500 on average. The government is writing to thousands of people this week urging them to apply. We explain who is eligible (you may be surprised) and how to claim it
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Small pension pots to be consolidated, says DWP
Workplace pension schemes worth less than £1,000 that become “deferred” when a saver changes jobs will be consolidated under a new system
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Should you consolidate your small pension pots?
Tips The Department for Work and Pensions is consulting on helping workers who hold a number of small pension pots. But here's what you need to think about if you have several pension pots and are thinking about consolidating them
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State pension errors: underpayments could be worth thousands
News Many older women could be missing out on their full state pension, and now HMRC plans to contact some of them directly. We explain how you can check if you’re missing out and how to claim.
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A third of pension savers could face hardship after retirement
New research shows a third of pension savers are not putting enough money into their retirement savings to have a comfortable retirement.
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Should you defer your pension and stay in work?
Advice The pros and cons of deferring your pension and staying in employment beyond 66 are finely balanced. We look at how your retirement income could be affected.
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Retiring abroad: three-quarters of Brits dream of moving out of the UK
The cost of living crisis is pushing many people to consider retiring abroad, as they seek a better quality of life and lower costs. We look at what you need to consider, including tax and pensions
