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Pension withdrawals on the rise, HMRC data reveals
Pension withdrawal data has led to some raising concerns over savers ‘raiding’ their pensions unsustainably.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Pensions: 5 things to check when switching jobs
With most of us changing jobs at least 10 times during our careers, it’s easy to lose track of your pension pot. Here are five pension checks to make when moving jobs
By Pedro Gonçalves Published
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State pension triple lock at risk as cost balloons
The cost of the state pension triple lock could be far higher than expected due to record wage growth. Will the government keep the policy in place in 2024?
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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How much money will you need to retire comfortably?
Advice Many of us do not save enough for a decent retirement anyway, while new research has suggested the sums needed for a comfortable retirement have rocketed by tens of thousands of pounds. So how much is actually needed for a comfortable retirement?
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overtaxed on withdrawals
Advice Thousands of people accessing their pensions are being significantly overtaxed. Here’s how to get a pension tax refund
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Inheriting pensions: government proposes new pensions ‘death tax’ ‒ what it means for you
Government accused of sneaking significant changes to the way inherited pensions are taxed ‘through the back door’. We explain what it means for you
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Midlife MOT: what is it and who can get one?
The government has launched an online midlife MOT to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance and career skills. But how does it work, who can get one and would you pass it?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Small pension pots to be consolidated, says DWP
Workplace pension schemes worth less than £1,000 that become “deferred” when a saver changes jobs will be consolidated under a new system
By Ruth Emery Published
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Should you consolidate your small pension pots?
Tips The Department for Work and Pensions is consulting on helping workers who hold a number of small pension pots. But here's what you need to think about if you have several pension pots and are thinking about consolidating them
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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