Why has my state pension taken a hit after contracting out?

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Why has my state pension taken a hit after cont

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10 April 2025

What are the rules on receiving income if i have several different pension schemes?

Most pensions work separately from each other so accessing one shouldn’t affect the others

How do the carry-forward rules on pension contributions work?

Our resident expert explains that your maximum contribution depends on your annual earnings

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Answering a question about the rates of tax on payouts inside and outside a pension pot

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