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  • I’m 75 and haven’t touched my state pension – how much is it worth now?

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know the value of his lump sum after deferring

    Becky O'Connor 20 Nov 2023, 10:00am
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  • ‘Which of my three pensions should I take money from first?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know how his future contributions will be affected

    Becky O'Connor 13 Nov 2023, 9:00am
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  • ‘If I was contracted out of the extra state pension, can I top up my contributions now?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader is worried their retirement pot will suffer because of Serps

    Becky O'Connor 7 Nov 2023, 11:22am
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  • ‘I worry I’ll struggle solo in retirement – can I claim pension credit?’

    Pensions Doctor: Our reader is expecting to retire on £200 a week and wants to know if she can get a benefits boost

    Becky O'Connor 30 Oct 2023, 6:00am
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  • ‘My once-generous pension is now earning a pittance – is this legal?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader feels short-changed by their workplace pension deal

    Becky O'Connor 23 Oct 2023, 12:21pm
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  • ‘I’m 70, and my husband’s weekly state pension is £7 more than mine – am I being underpaid?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader can’t get a clear answer on her retirement income

    By Becky O'Connor 16 Oct 2023, 6:00am
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  • ‘I’m 67 and self-employed – is it too late to start a private pension?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader is looking for the most efficient way to tap into her retirement pot

    Becky O'Connor 9 Oct 2023, 6:00am
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  • ‘I’m 65 and could boost my state pension – but is it worth it when I’ll pay more tax?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know if forking out extra contributions will pay off

    Becky O'Connor 2 Oct 2023, 2:00pm
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  • ‘My wife, 76, is paraplegic after falling from a horse in 1984 – why doesn’t she get state pension?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know if his spouse is entitled to backdated payments

    Becky O'Connor 29 Sep 2023, 6:00am
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  • ‘I don’t need the money, so should I defer my public sector pension or get a tax-free lump sum?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know the most lucrative option for their retirement savings

    Becky O'Connor 18 Sep 2023, 8:00am
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  • ‘My state pension is £150 a week – why do so many others get more?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know why pensioners aren’t paid equally

    Becky O'Connor 11 Sep 2023, 7:00am
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  • ‘I’m 93 but my pension has been decimated after my old employer went bust - what can I do?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know if there’s any form of recourse

    Becky O'Connor 4 Sep 2023, 8:00am
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  • ‘Illness forced me to retire early so why can I only put £3,600 into my pension?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know the rules on contribution limits

    Becky O'Connor 28 Aug 2023, 6:00am
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  • ‘My wife’s pension is stuck in a failed firm – and she’s still paying the financial adviser that put it there’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know their options for compensation

    Becky O'Connor 21 Aug 2023, 7:00am
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  • ‘I’m receiving the state pension while working – should I defer until I retire to save on tax?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know how to maximise their pension income when they need it

    Becky O'Connor 14 Aug 2023, 7:00am
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  • ‘How can I maximise pension tax relief when I have an unpredictable income?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know how to make sure £60,000 is paid into their workplace pension

    Becky O'Connor 7 Aug 2023, 7:00am
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  • ‘My pension is losing value, but I can’t cash it in or transfer – am I being taken advantage of?’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader wants to know whether her fund manager is playing fair

    By Becky O'Connor 31 Jul 2023, 6:00am
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  • ‘In 1988, two greedy young men in shiny suits sold me a pension – now I am in utter despair’

    Pensions Doctor: our reader in South Africa is finding it impossible to access their UK pension savings

    Becky O'Connor 24 Jul 2023, 6:00am
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  • Enemies of state pension 'triple lock' should not be so short sighted

    An expected 4.6pc increase next year might be an anomaly but it will benefit everyone, eventually

    Becky O'Connor 12 Mar 2021, 12:35pm
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  • 'Granny daycare' is not a long-term solution to Britain's childcare crisis 

    Becky O'Connor 27 Mar 2019, 7:12am
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