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Pension Power 4: What about your State Pension?
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Pension Power 4: What about your State Pension?

Yesterday we looked at how your employer decides where your pension is invested. Today we’re looking at a different aspect of pensions and retirement you might think you have no control over: the State Pension. Did you know? The State Pension isn’t something your employer controls. When you can claim it and how much you receive […]

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Pension Power 3: Who decides how your pension is invested?
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Pension Power 3: Who decides how your pension is invested?

We’re halfway through Pension Awareness Week. Yesterday we looked at how your employer chooses your target retirement date. Today, we’re looking at how your pension is invested. Did you know? Your employer chooses where your pension contributions are invested. This is commonly referred to as the ‘default investment option’. This ready-made investment approach is a convenient option for those […]

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Pension Power 2: Who decides when you take your pension?
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Pension Power 2: Who decides when you take your pension?

It’s day two of Pension Awareness Week. Yesterday we looked at how your employer decides what contribution rate you’ll be automatically enrolled at. Today, we’re looking at target retirement dates. Did you know? Your employer chooses the age at which they expect you to start taking your retirement benefits. This will be the same for all […]

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Pension Power 1: Who decides how much you contribute?
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Pension Power 1: Who decides how much you contribute?

This Pension Awareness Week, we’re looking at the parts of your pension that are decided for you (the so-called ‘defaults’) and how you can take back the power. Did you know? Here’s a titbit you might not be aware of – your employer decides what contribution rate you’ll be automatically enrolled at. Typically, both you and your employer […]

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