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Money, tax and benefits

Beginner's guide to pensions

Thinking of taking early retirement?

Find out what effect early retirement might have on your pensions and what steps you can take to protect your pension income

How pensions work

Find out what types of pension are available, how they work, how much you can get and where to get advice

Tax relief on pension contributions

How tax relief on pension contributions works and how it's paid

Types of pensions

Learn about the different types of pension schemes available - from the State Pension to private and company pensions

Pension rules from April 2006

How pension rules changed in April 2006 - including the added flexibility in saving for a pension and receiving pension benefits

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