Pensions
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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
By Ruth Emery Published
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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
By Chris Newlands Published
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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?
By David Prosser Last updated
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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.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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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
By Katie Williams Published
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Pension vs property: which option provides the best income for your retirement?
News With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, future retirees need to weigh up which strategy offers the best returns. But is a pension a better bet than property?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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What is the 25% pension tax-free cash - and when should you take it?
The 25% tax-free cash that savers can take from their pension pots got plenty of airtime in the run-up to the Autumn Budget, with speculation that it could be cut or axed. But, what is it and how does it work?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Pension warning: one in five don’t know how much is going into their pension
How to check your pension contributions and why it matters
By Katie Williams Published
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What is the Mansion House speech - and why does it matter to you?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Mansion House speech. We look at what was announced and how it could affect your finances
By Ruth Emery Last updated