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5 ways to reduce your tax bill in retirement
The state pension is set to rise by another £460 next April, but with income tax thresholds still frozen, you could find yourself giving more away to the taxman. Can you reduce your tax bill in retirement?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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7 pension mistakes to avoid before you retire
These are the 7 pensions mistakes you could be making - and how to avoid them
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
It is loved by pensioners but expensive for the taxpayer. We look at some triple lock alternatives.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What is the state pension age and when will you get yours?
The state pension age has been rising as people live longer. When will it next go up and will you still be working in your 70s?
By Katie Williams Published
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Make higher earners pay more into their pensions, says IFS
The think tank warns that up to 40% of employees are not saving enough for retirement - and says middle and higher earners should contribute more to their pensions
By Ruth Emery Published
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Which Labour pension reforms could be worst for savers?
Advice From tax-free withdrawals to higher-rate reliefs, there are plenty of pension reforms that could save the Treasury money. We reveal how rumoured changes could affect you.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The cost of a 'comfortable' retirement soars - how much will you need?
News New figures show the cost of retiring has rocketed amid high inflation and changing expectations. We look how much it costs to retire comfortably and and how to get there
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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I wish I knew what a drawdown was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Advice Pension drawdown is a way of taking cash out of your pension pot and funding your lifestyle in retirement. But how does it work?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Workplace pension schemes: how do defined benefit schemes differ from defined contribution ones?
Explainer UK workplace pension schemes come in two forms: defined benefit and defined contribution. But what's the difference between them?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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