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5 pension changes you should know about for 2024
This year is shaping up to be a big one for pensions, with the Conservatives and Labour competing to attract pensioner votes. We run through the changes in 2024, whether you’re a pension saver or retiree.
By Ruth Emery Published
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National Insurance savings could turbo-charge your pension by £87,000
As National Insurance falls from 12% to 10%, we reveal how adding the savings to your pension could boost your retirement pot by tens of thousands of pounds. Plus, how salary sacrifice could save you even more tax.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Pensions and divorce - how to split your retirement savings
Feature Divorce applications often surge in the new year - but many overlook splitting pension assets. Here's what you need to know about pensions and divorce when a marriage ends
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Can you afford to retire in 2024?
Feature From interest rates to inflation and the economic climate, there are plenty of factors to consider if you plan to retire next year – here is how to prepare
By Marc Shoffman Published
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7 pension mistakes to avoid before you retire
Pension planning is important to ensure you have a comfortable retirement, but costly mistakes could mean you end up with less. Here are the 7 common pension mistakes to avoid
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Number of people making extra national insurance payments surges
News More people are making voluntary national insurance payments to boost their state pension – could you be missing out?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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State pension triple lock should be scrapped, says IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has called for the triple lock to be replaced, and says the state pension age should only rise when life expectancy rises. But would its suggestions work?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Two-thirds of savers don’t know how to switch to a “green pension”
Switching to a green pension can save emissions equal to 11 return flights from London to New York every year, claims a new report. But is it worth moving your money, and how do you do it?
By Ruth Emery Published
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The 8% pension rule: what is it and is it enough to retire on?
You are probably saving this amount into a pension each month without even realising. But what is the 8% rule and is it enough to give you a comfortable retirement?
By Ruth Emery Published