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Pensions and retirement planning

Over 50s

Planning for retirement

Boost your State Pension

If you retired before 24 October 2004, or you reach State Pension age between April 2008 and April 2015, you may be able to increase your State Pension

Guide to planning for retirement

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

What to expect when you retire

Advice on changes to your lifestyle, financial and legal matters when you retire

Benefits and tax allowances in retirement

How to claim tax-free allowances and other benefits from retirement age

How much income will you have in retirement?

Get a pension forecast, trace old pensions, check government benefits and make the most of your savings in retirement

Early retirement - effect on your pension

What effect early retirement might have on your state and other pensions, steps you can take to protect your pension income

About to retire

What you need to know if you're about to retire, including a retirement checklist

Saving for retirement

The options available for saving and investing for your retirement

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