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What is the pension lifetime allowance?
Analysis The lifetime allowance was scrapped by the previous government, but Labour has previously hinted that it would resurrect it. We explain how the pension lifetime allowance works - and whether it could make a comeback
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Older savers dangerously unprepared for financial shocks in retirement
Most over-50s haven’t factored in the cost of care when planning for retirement, or other financial hurdles like long-term illness. We share four tips to boost your financial resilience.
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How to boost your pension by £33,000 by paying it an annual Christmas bonus
Contributing an extra £400 into your pension pot this festive period will give the gift of compound interest and should make your retirement feel more jolly and bright
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Santander launches online pension that offers up to £1,000 cashback
Santander's self-invested personal pension offers customers cashback of up to £1,000 if they invest before 25 April next year - here is everything you need to know
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Should you switch your pension fund?
Many pension fund options are poor performers, thanks partly to high charges. Is it worth switching?
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Mortgage warning: Surge in “ultra-long” home loans that run past state pension age even as rates are falling
One million homeowners have taken out mortgages that they will still be paying off in retirement even as rates drop. We take a close look at the figures - plus, how to make your mortgage more affordable.
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What is the state pension triple lock?
Explainer The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. But what is the triple lock - and what does its future hold?
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How to boost your pension pot by over £100,000
Tips Even a small increase to your monthly pension contributions could add tens of thousands of pounds to your retirement pot
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Going part-time could leave a £58,000 hole in your pension: how to plug the gap
There are many reasons for switching to part-time work, but some savers don’t consider the impact on their pension until it is too late
