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State Pensions
April 14, 2023
'I want to retire – how do I sort out my £1.6m portfolio?'
Portfolio Clinic: Our reader has a high cash allocation but wants a tax-efficient £40,000 income
January 27, 2023
How the state pension fits into your retirement plans
It’s important to factor in retiring early, taxes and whether or not to defer your benefit
January 24, 2023
How much the UK state pension will pay you
In a tiered and complex system it’s vital you know exactly what you’ll receive each week
January 16, 2023
'How much tax will I pay on my state pension lump sum?'
Those who reached state pension age before 2016 can claim a lump sum, but this comes with different tax rules
December 08, 2022
Why you might be owed £8,900 in state pension money
Over 200,000 pensioners may be not getting as much state pension as they are owed
December 08, 2022
How deferring can bump up your state pension
Delaying your state pension increases it but it can take a long time to recoup what you deferred
May 05, 2022
Should I make additional contributions to my State Pension?
A reader asks if the additional contributions would pay for themselves
November 18, 2021
Should I delay taking my state pension?
Deferring the state pension can result in higher payments and mitigate tax