Pensions
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Widow’s warning: Are you missing out on up to £11,000 in inherited state pension?
If your late spouse built up contributions under the old state pension, you could be entitled to inherit a portion of it. What are the rules and are you eligible?
By Katie Williams Published
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Waspi threatens government with legal action over refused compensation
Women affected by changes to their state pension age have threatened the government with legal action after it refused to pay out compensation of up to £10.5 billion
By Katie Williams Last updated
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State pension could rise to £12,600 next year - dragging millions into paying tax
The triple lock could trigger a 5.5% increase to the state pension in April 2026, economists suggest. This means the full state pension will breach the tax-free personal allowance
By Ruth Emery Published
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Managing your money in retirement – 4 golden rules to follow to avoid a shortfall
We look at how to manage your money in retirement, after research suggests retirees are at risk of depleting their pension pots a decade too soon due to the “lottery effect”
By Katie Williams Last updated
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8 questions to ask before you retire: How to prepare for retirement
You have probably been saving into a pension for most of your working life, but how do you actually prepare to retire?
By Katie Williams Published
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Single people face £2k retirement shortfall. Can you fill the gap?
Being single may have plenty of benefits but it could leave you with a retirement shortfall. But even as a single person, there are things you can do to plug the gap before you stop working
By Marc Shoffman Published
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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 Last updated
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What the government's defined benefit pension scheme raid means for you
The government wants to let companies use extra final salary scheme funds to boost the economy but there are risks involved. What does it mean for you if you have a defined benefit pension?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Pensions guide: the different types of pensions you need to know about
Tutorials Our pensions guide explains the different ways you can save for your retirement
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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