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    Let’s Talk Money: Three smart ways to strengthen your pension savings before the tax year ends

    In Let’s Talk Money, our bite-size video series, we share three tips on how to make the most of your pension savings before the tax year ends.

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    Let’s Talk Money: How to bring pension plans together

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    November 14, 2025

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    Let’s Talk Money: What are annuities?

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    October 20, 2025

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    Let’s Talk Money: Three important numbers to consider when saving for the future

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    Let’s Talk Money: What is a 'defined contribution' pension plan?

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    Should I bring my pension plans together?

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    Let’s Talk Money: What is a 'defined benefit' pension plan?

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    Let’s Talk Money: Three pension mistakes people make – and how to avoid them

    In Let’s Talk Money, our bite-size video series, find out about three pension mistakes people often make and how you could avoid them.

    June 25, 2025

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    Let’s Talk Money: Can you take your pension savings before 55?

    In Let’s Talk Money, our bite-size video series, find out if there are any circumstances where you can take your pension savings before the age of 55.

    May 27, 2025

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    Let's Talk Money: Three pension tips

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    April 29, 2025

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    What if the value of my pension plan goes down?

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    How do I find out how much is in my pension plan?

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    Can I take 25% tax free from each of my pension plans?

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