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How much do you actually need to retire in the UK?

Comfortable, moderate and minimum retirement standards are a useful yardstick — but your number depends on your mortgage, your health and the life you want. Here’s how to work it out.

Retirement planning
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Taking your 25% tax-free cash: timing matters

Withdrawing your lump sum the moment you turn 55 can quietly cost you years of tax-free growth. Sequencing pension, ISA and savings withdrawals is where real money is saved.

Tax planning
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Directors: paying yourself through a pension

Employer contributions are one of the most tax-efficient ways to extract profit from a limited company. Here’s how the allowances actually work.

SIPP & SSAS

Have a question about your own pension?

General guidance only goes so far. A free consultation gives you answers about your actual pensions.

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