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£50 billion in pension savings estimated to be lost
Analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research reveals that one in five workers believe they have lost a pension pot, with the total number of lost pots likely to rise sharply due to more frequent job switching. Are you at risk?
By Ruth Emery Published
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How increasing pension contributions can boost your child benefit and your retirement
Advice High earners don’t need to wait for reforms to to reduce their child benefit tax bill.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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What to consider if you plan to unretire
Many retirees are returning to the workplace as their pension income fails to keep up with the cost of living, but could end up with a higher tax bill?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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5 ways to close the gender pension gap
By the time you’re 45, your pension could be 45% smaller than your husband or brother’s. Here are five tips on how to close the gap this International Women’s Day.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Triple lock retained: what does the Spring Budget mean for pensioners?
The triple lock is safe for now, but income tax thresholds have been frozen. Is the government giving to pensioners with one hand and taking away with the other?
By Katie Williams Published
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Spring Budget 2024: government to pursue ‘pot for life’ pensions reform
In his Spring Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said he wanted employees to be able to ‘take their pension pots with them’ when they change jobs.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Pension Credit: claim by 5 March to secure extra £299 cost of living payment
Features An estimated 880,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, worth around £3,900 a year. We explain who is eligible (you may be surprised) and how claiming it by 5 March could unlock an extra £299 payment.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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UK state pension could hit £13,000 ‘in next five years’
The state pension triple lock could add more than £1,500 to the state support if it’s continued beyond the next general election by the next government.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Thousands of pensioners forced to claim back huge amounts in emergency tax
Some retirees are losing more than £50,000 in emergency tax when they withdraw money from their pensions, which then has to be clawed back from HMRC.
By Ruth Emery Published