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UK state pension could hit £13,000 ‘in next five years’
The state pension triple lock could add more than £1,500 to the state support if it’s continued beyond the next general election by the next government.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Thousands of pensioners forced to claim back huge amounts in emergency tax
Some retirees are losing more than £50,000 in emergency tax when they withdraw money from their pensions, which then has to be clawed back from HMRC.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Should you defer your pension and stay in work?
Advice A quarter of people approaching retirement are unaware they can defer receiving their state pension. Deferring could make sense if you're still working and don't need the income immediately. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons.
By David Prosser Last updated
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What pension providers don't tell you about your retirement money
Check the small print from your pension provider or risk losing thousands.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Why you need a £1 million pension for a comfortable retirement
Feature Research suggests younger savers need to put more into their pension to account for inflation and housing costs ahead of retirement. We explain how to build a £1 million pension pot
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Waspi women: could they get £10,000 compensation under new bill?
Many women born in the 1950s got a raw deal due to the rising state pension age. The “Waspi” campaign group has been lobbying for compensation for years - we outline the journey so far, and whether they might finally receive some money.
By Ruth Emery Published
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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
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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The cost of a 'comfortable' retirement soars - how much will you need?
News New figures show the costs of retiring comfortably has rocketed amid high inflation and changing expectations. We look at how much it will cost to have a large enough pot to enjoy a comfortable retirement and how to get there
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Most popular Sipp investments - savers opt for global growth and tech funds to boost retirement pots
Sipp investors started the year with a “glass half full” mentality, opting for global growth funds, Indian equities and tech funds in their Sipps in January. Money market funds also proved popular. We look at where Sipp investors are putting their money
By Katie Williams Published