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UK Pensions Basics

Pensions are often called the most complex personal finance subject. But don't let that put you off.

The basics are relatively easy. Taking just a little time to understand them before buying a pension can make a huge difference to the quality of your retirement.

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 What is a pension?

 Why you need a pension

 Pros and Cons of Pensions

How Pensions Work

 How does a personal pension work

 How does a company pension scheme work

 How does a Stakeholder pension work?

 How does the State Pension work?

 Contribution limits and earnings Caps for UK Pensions

 Can you have more than one personal pension?

 Can you have more than one Stakeholder pension?

 Can you have more than one occupational pension?

 Is everyone allowed the tax benefits?

What to Save and When to Start

 How much should you save?

 How much are you allowed to save?

 Cost of delaying your pension

 What you need to save to achieve a pension income equivalent to half your salary

 The cost of waiting a year

 Left it too Late?

 The costs of abandoning your pension

Other Stuff

 Compound interest

 "Life insurance" with pensions

 What happens to pensions after death


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