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

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The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result. In his Autumn Statement last November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the freeze on national insurance (NI) and income tax rate thresholds until April 2028.

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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. Unfortunately, a considerable number of employees adopt a ‘set and forget’ approach once they’re enrolled in a pension scheme. So, why not ensure it delivers real value?

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Top 5 reasons to check your payslip

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It’s worth remembering that it’s an employee’s responsibility to check they’re on the right tax code, as it impacts how much tax they pay – whether it’s too much tax or too little. For the 2021/22 tax year (and through to 2025/26), the tax code for most people under 65 who only have one job or pension is 1257L.

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Why SECURE 2.0 Act Auto-Enrollment and Escalation Will Boost Employee Financial Well-Being

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WILL MAINTAIN MOMENTUM ON AUTO-ENROLLMENT After the passage of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, some plan sponsors resisted auto-enrollment, concerned that they would be seen as too controlling in their employees’ lives. Employees may opt out of auto-enrollment and auto-escalation. SECURE ACT 2.0

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