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Tuesday, 2 October 2023

Pensions and retirement planning

Over 50s

Starting a company or personal pension

Starting a pension

There are two main ways of starting a pension: getting one through your job, or setting up your own

Benefits of a company or personal pension

If you are saving for the long term company and personal pensions have benefits that can make them an attractive option

Enrolling into a pension at work

From 2012, many more people will have access to a pension at work, helping them save for their later years

Risks of a company or personal pension

Here are some important questions and answers about the risks of pensions and the impact they may have on your money

Pensions and financial advisers: who to contact

Your options and rights, and the different types of pension adviser

Understanding company pensions

An introduction to the different types of company pension schemes, how contributions work and what to do if you leave your company

Pension rules from April 2006

Since April 2006 simpler rules apply to personal and company pensions

Tax relief on pension contributions

Find out how tax relief works on your pension contributions

Options when you take your company pension

Company pensions – what happens when you retire, what your options are and how the new pension rules will affect your pension

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Is someone trying to con you out of your pension pot?

If you're approached by anyone offering to release or transfer cash, tax-free from your pension pot before you retire there's a high chance it's a scam

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