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Is it worthwhile making additional pension contributions before 6 April 2022?
Is it worthwhile making additional pension contributions before 6 April 2022? It is prudent to plan ahead for retirement and tax breaks are available to encourage savings into a registered pension scheme. Contributions into a registered pension scheme attract tax relief...
Do I need to top up my pension?
Do I need to top up my pension? A full single tier state pension is payable if you have 35 qualifying years. If you have less than 35 qualifying years, but at least 10 qualifying years you would be entitled to a reduced state pension. You can build up your qualifying ye...
Increasing the Normal Minimum Pension Age
Increasing the normal minimum pension age The normal minimum pension age (NMPA) is the age at which most pension savers can access their pensions without incurring an unauthorised pension charge (unless they take their pension earlier due to ill-health). Registered pension...
Auto-enrolment – employers, do you know your duties?
Auto-enrolment – Re-enrolment and re-declaration of compliance The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced many challenges for employers. However, despite the pandemic, their responsibilities in relation to auto-enrolment remain the same. An employer’s on-going duties include...
Deferring your state pension If your contributions record is sufficient, you will be entitled to the state pension on reaching state pension age. The age at which you reach state pension age depends on when you were born. To qualify for a full single tier state pension ...
Making the most of pension tax allowances
Making the most of pension tax allowances There are many ways in which you can make the most of your pension tax allowances. Pension savings can be tax efficient, as contributions to registered pension schemes attract tax relief up to certain limits. Limit ...
How to use a SIPP to save for retirement
Using a SIPP to save for retirement A SIPP is a self-invested personal pension which is set up by an insurance company or specialist SIPP provider. It is attractive to...
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