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Money, tax and benefits
About to retire
Changes to pensions
Key parts of the State Pension are changing. The number of years that it takes to qualify will change and a new system of credits will let people such as carers gain entitlement more easily
Retirement checklist: who to notify, when and why
Claiming the State Pension, checking your entitlement to benefits and paying the right tax 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
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
Help if you have little or no pension
If you end up with little or no pension you may be able to get Pension Credit and may be entitled to a non-contributory pension if you are over 80
Making sure you've stopped paying National Insurance
Your National Insurance contributions if you're working after State Pension age
Why it's important to fill in your Pension Enquiry form
When you are nearing State Pension age, complete the 'Pension Enquiry' (P161) form to make sure you don't pay too much tax
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