Pensions
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How to set up a pension if you're self-employed
Features Three-quarters of self-employed workers are not paying into a pension, meaning millions of people could be woefully unprepared for retirement. We explain the different pension options and reveal the best providers
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs so if you’ve lost touch with your cash, we outline some simple steps to find lost pensions, investments, savings accounts and Premium Bonds
By Samantha Partington Published
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Pension schemes pledge to ‘back British’ with £25 billion private markets investment
For pension savers, the commitment to invest in private assets could mean higher returns
By Laura Miller Published
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Half of UK homeowners will need to tap housing wealth to pay for retirement
Unlocking property wealth could inject £21 billion each year into UK economy by 2040, according to new research
By Laura Miller Published
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Eight tips to help you retire early
Stopping work before pension age may seem like a distant dream, but can these top tips help you retire early?
By Moira O'Neill Last updated
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Pension savers face running out of money just 11 years into retirement
There’s a stark difference between the retirement income pension savers want and the amount they are set to have saved
By Laura Miller Published
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How taking a two-year career break could leave a £26k hole in your pension
Career breaks are increasingly common but it is important to take steps to protect your pension, as gaps compound over time
By Katie Williams Published
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How to build your own ‘pot for life’ pension with a SIPP
Advice Self-invested personal pensions are just that – personal to you, not your workplace. You can have the same SIPP for life if you want. Here's how it works
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Single people will need £225k more in their pension pot
Searching for a moderate level of comfort in retirement? It’s a lot harder to achieve if you’re single, and you may need to add thousands more to get the retirement you want
By Laura Miller Last updated