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SAVING 1% MORE COULD BOOST PENSION BY 25%

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However, many don’t realise the significant difference a small increase to their pension savings can make. For example, someone in their 20s, saving an extra 1% a year with their employer matching this, may be able to increase their pension pot in retirement by 25%. They are all 25 years old and plan to retire at age 68.

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Choosing the best workplace pension for your business

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Transitioning to a superior provider is no longer a hassle: If you’re contemplating changing your current workplace pension scheme, the process isn’t as challenging as you might think. Many pension companies (we’re one of them!) What is a workplace pension? are prepared to assist you with the heavy lifting.

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5 Reasons your workplace pension plan may be undermining your business (and why you should review it)

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You’ve got a company pension scheme in place, so what would prompt you to change it? However, there’s a strong reason to do so: your business and employees may be at risk if you don’t take action. Additionally, shifting to a modern digital pension provider is surprisingly straightforward.

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Currys increases salary for 10,000 staff and boosts minimum pay rates

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The retailer has additionally increased minimum pay rates , which will rise to ÂŁ11.50 Over the past three years, Currys has increased its minimum hourly pay by 29%. This increase in take-home pay will mean that the annual earnings of an employee who works 20 hours a week will have risen by nearly ÂŁ2,700 over the three-year period.

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The benefits offered by Wave

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The benefits on offer at Wave: Pension A master trust pension scheme for all employees. Those aged 22 and over are auto enrolled, but it is open to all employees. Matching contribution levels: 3% employee contribution, 6% employer; 4% employee 8% employer; 5% employee and 10% employer.

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Why Your Employees May Not Achieve a Comfortable Retirement

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As an employer, you’re obliged to provide your staff with a workplace pension – a mandate made compulsory by the UK government in 2012. The required minimum contribution is set at 8%, typically comprising of a 3% contribution by the employer and a 5% contribution by the employee. So, why not ensure it delivers real value?

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Fiscal drag: how can employers offset the challenges of a difficult economy?

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Jeanette Makings, head of workplace financial wellbeing at Close Brothers Asset Management, says: “Employees will need help understanding the impact in relation to their take-home pay. Supportive benefits A salary sacrifice arrangement can provide a tax-efficient way for employees to manage fiscal drag.