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One million more pensioners set to pay income tax in 2031 – how to lower your bill
Hundreds of thousands of pensioners will be dragged into paying income tax due to an ongoing freeze to tax bands, forecasts suggest
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Pensioners ‘running down larger pots’ to avoid inheritance tax as rule change looms
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules for unused pension pots from April 2027 could trigger an ‘exodus of large defined contribution pension pots’, as retirees spend their savings rather than leave their loved ones with an IHT bill.
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Gender pensions gap widens – how women can boost their pension
Women are making do, on average, with just two thirds of the pension of a man, according to new analysis, as time out for caring exacerbates the gender pay gap and further widens the gender pension gap. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
Thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
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Why getting sick will cost you up to £700 a month in pension savings
More people could face a state pension shortfall as the healthy life expectancy age declines to its lowest level for 15 years. Do you have £700 extra a month to cover your sick years?
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Carers facing retirement shortfall - how to boost your pension
A growing pensions gap shows carers retire with significantly less private pension income than the national average
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Pensions vs savings accounts: which is better for building wealth?
Savings accounts with inflation-beating interest rates are a safe place to grow your money, but could you get bigger gains by putting your cash into a pension?
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What the government’s baby boomer retirement data says about the future of pensions
A study of the retirement routes of people born in 1958 paints a worrying picture for people’s pension savings
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Should you combine your pensions? Pros, cons and key checks
Combining your pensions into a single pot can make managing the money easier – and cheaper. But some old pensions have valuable features you won’t want to lose. We weigh up the pros and cons of consolidating your retirement funds.
